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Operating Manual Internal GPIB-M Interface: Multichannel Functionality for Programmable DC Power Supplies GPIB-M-XPD GPIB-M-XT GPIB-M-HPD GPIB-M-XHR GPIB-M-XFR GPIB-M-XFR3.
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Operating Manual for Internal GPIB-M Interface: Multichannel Functionality for Programmable DC Power Supplies.
ii Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) Limited W arranty What does this warranty cover and how long do es it last? This Limited W arranty is pro vided by Xantrex T echnology , Inc. (“Xantrex”) and covers defects in workmanship and materials in yo ur GPIB-M Interface C ard .
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vi Operating Manual for Multichannel F unctionality (GPIB-M) Power Supply Safety W arnings, Cautions, and Notes W arnings, cautions, and notes are defined and formatted in this manual as shown below . W ARNING—High Ener gy and High V olt age Exercise caution when using and calibrating a power supply .
Release 2.1 vii About This Manual This operating manual is for the inte rnal Multi channel In terface (GPIB-M), a microprocessor -controlled option card for your DC output power supply .
About This Manu al viii Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) Appendix B SCPI Command Reference Describes the Standard Commands for Programmable Instrume nts (SCPI) command s supported by vario us products with the Multichannel Interface installed.
Release 2.1 ix Table of Contents About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii List of Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
x Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) Power Supply Regulation Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Constant Voltage (CV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Release 2.1 xi SHUTdown Sub-Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Protection SHUTdown Sub-Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Remote CONtrol Sub-Register.
xii Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) Appendix B. SCPI Command Reference Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Codes and Standards . . . .
Release 2.1 xiii List of Tables Table 1.1 Specifications for HPD 300 W with GPIB-M or CANbus . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Table 1.2 Specifications for XFR 1200 W with GPIB-M or CANbus . . . . . . . . . . 20 Table 1.3 Specifications for XFR 2800 W with GPIB-M or CANbus .
List of T ables xiv Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) Table B.11 Protection Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Table B.12 User Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Release 2.1 xv List of Figures Figure 2.1 XFR and XHR Po wer Supply Front Panel with GPIB-M Interface . . . . 26 Figure 2.2 XPD Power Supply Front Panel with GPIB Inte rface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Figure 2.3 XT and HPD Power Supply Front Panel with GPIB Interface .
List of Figures xvi Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M).
Release 2.1 17 Section 1. Features and S pecifications Description The internal GPIB-M interface card allows you to operate your power su pply from a computer controller via the IEEE-488 communications bus.
Features and Specifications Features and Functions 18 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) Programma ble Funct ions • Output voltage and current • Soft limits for vo ltage and.
Features and Specifications Specifications Release 2.1 19 Specifications The specifications in this section are warranted at 25°C ±5°C unless otherwise specified. All specifications are subject to change without notice. T a ble 1.1 S pec ifications for HPD 300 W with GPIB-M or CANbus Models 15-20 30-10 60-5 Program Resolution V oltage Current 2.
Features and Specifications Specifications 20 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) Ta b l e 1 . 2 S pecifications for XFR 1200 W with GPIB-M or CANbus Models 7.5-140 12-100 20-60 35-35 40-30 Program Resolution V oltage Current 1.16mV 19.
Features and Specifications Specifications Release 2.1 21 T a ble 1.3 S pecif ications for XFR 2800 W with GPIB-M or CANbus Models 7.5-300 12-220 20-130 33-85 40-70 Program Resolution V oltage Current 1.16mV 42.0m A 1.8mV 30.8mA 3.08mV 18.2mA 5.1mV 13.
Features and Specifications Specifications 22 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) Ta b l e 1 . 4 S pecifications for XHR 1000 W with GPIB-M or CANbus Models 7.5-130 20-50 33-33 40-25 60-18 Program Resolution V oltage Current 1.16mV 42.
Features and Specifications Specifications Release 2.1 23 T a ble 1.5 S pecifications for XPD 500 W with GPIB-M or CANbus T a ble 1.6 S pecifications for XT 60 W with GPIB-M or CANbus Models 7.5-67 18-30 33-16 60-9 120-4.5 Program Resolution V oltage Current 1.
Features and Specifications Specifications 24 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M).
Release 2.1 25 Section 2. Inst allation and Configuration Introduction T o use this product, you must have the following equ ipment: • a compatible model of DC output power su pply • IEEE-488 conn.
Inst allation and Configuration Initial Inspection 26 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) Figure 2.1 XFR and XHR Power Supply Fron t P anel with GPIB-M Interface (XFR 1200 W att mo del shown) ! CAUTION Use proper static control techniques to av oid dama ge to static-sensitive components on the printed circuit board.
Inst allation and Configuration Initial Inspectio n Release 2.1 27 Figure 2.2 XPD Power Supply Front Pa nel with GPIB Interface Figure 2.3 XT and HPD Power Supply Front Panel with GPIB Interface Servi.
Inst allation and Configuration Initial Inspection 28 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) Figure 2.4 XFR 2800 W att Power Supp ly Rear Panel with GPIB-M In terface Figure 2.
Inst allation and Configuration Initial Inspectio n Release 2.1 29 Figure 2.6 XHR Power Supply Rear Pane l with GP IB-M Interface Figure 2.7 XPD Power Supply Rear Pa nel with GPIB-M Interfac e GPIB CA.
Inst allation and Configuration Initial Inspection 30 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) Figure 2.8 XT/HPD Power Supply Rear Panel with GPIB-M Interface ! CAUTION Use proper sta.
Inst allation and Configuration Basic Setup Procedure Release 2.1 31 Basic Setup Procedure This procedure can be used as a quic k reference for those familiar with the configuration requirements for the GPIB-M interface as installed in the DC power supply .
Inst allation and Configuration Basic Setup Procedure 32 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) Setup Procedure For those who want m ore information, each step refers to more detailed procedures located in subsequent sections. 1. Power ON Power on the unit.
Inst allation and Configuration Basic Setup Procedure Release 2.1 33 T a ble 2.1 Remote Mode Powe r On Conditions Power On Service Request The Power On Service Request setting cau ses the power supply.
Inst allation and Configuration Configure for GPIB Operation 34 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) Configure for GPIB Operation The power supply is ready for GPIB commun ication when it leaves the factory , but you may change any of the control settings .
Inst allation and Configuration Configure for Multichannel Operation Release 2.1 35 Configure for Multichannel Operation Multichannel Connections Y ou may remotely control up to 50 powe r supplies from one GPIB interface by using multichannel addressing via the CANbus.
Inst allation and Configuration Configure for Multichannel Operation 36 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) CANbus The CANbus port consis ts of two 4-pin modular “h andset” jacks to supp ort daisy chain connections. The CAN (Controller Area Network) is an ISO standard (ISO1 1898) for a serial co mmunication network.
Inst allation and Configuration Configure for Multichannel Operation Release 2.1 37 Setup See Figure 2.10 . 1. Connect power supplies to be controlled via the CANbus networ k.
Inst allation and Configuration Configure for Multichannel Operation 38 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) A power supply will attempt to connect to the network: • on power up, and • when the multichannel address is changed.
Inst allation and Configuration Configure for Multichannel Operation Release 2.1 39 Broadcasting Commands Y ou can specify a channel address of "0" to broadcast a command to all power supplies connect via CANbus. Broadcast commands are useful in set up and operation.
Inst allation and Configuration User Lines 40 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) User Lines The user lines connector , locat ed on the GPIB-M interface rear panel, provides several signals to increase your operat ing control of the supply .
Inst allation and Configuration User Lines Release 2.1 41 User Lines Connection (XT , HPD, XPD) Figure 2.1 1 User Signals Co nnector (XT , HPD and XPD) Use a standard 8- connector RJ45 connector and data cable to connect to the user lines. Add a ferrite block to reduce radiated em issi on.
Inst allation and Configuration User Lines 42 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) Figure 2.13 Schematic For User Line Interface Vf = 1.
Release 2.1 43 Section 3. Operation Overview Once you have installed the p ower supply and connected b oth the AC input power and the load as explained in Section 2 , the power supply is in its default configuration and is ready for oper ation. One power supply must be connected via GPIB.
Operation Power Supply Operating States 44 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) Power Supply Operating St ates The power supply has 5 operating states: • Power-On • Output Shu.
Operation Power Supply Regulation Modes Release 2.1 45 Power Supply Regulation Modes The power supply has 2 regulation modes while in the Normal Operation S tate: • Constant V oltage (CV) • Constant Current (CC) The CV , CC LEDs on the front pa nel indicate the regu lation mode.
Operation Remote Control Modes 46 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) Remote Control Modes The power supply must be in remote mode to execute commands.
Operation Front Panel LEDs Release 2.1 47 Front Panel LEDs The status LEDs on the front panel give an i nstant indication to the status of the power supply . In addition, the XFR and XHR series powe r supplies have the following additional indicators.
Operation Power Supply Operation 48 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) Power Supply Operation This section describes how to configure and operate the powe r supply . For a complete list of commands and remote functionality , see Appendix B.
Operation Power Supply Operation Release 2.1 49 The functionality of the hardware protectio n circuits (OVP , OTP , ACFail) remains the same in local mode.
Operation Power Supply Operation 50 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) Readback T o chec k the voltage or current o utput of the power supply , use the com mands: MEAS:VOLT? MEAS:CURR? Units are in volts and amps, respe ctively .
Operation Power Supply Operation Release 2.1 51 Configure Output Protection Five configurable protection mechanisms are available: • OVP: Over-V oltage Protection . Factory default = 0V (disabled) • UVP: Under -V oltage Protection. Factory default = 0V (disabled) • OCP: Over-Current Protect ion.
Operation Power Supply Operation 52 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) OVP The over voltag e protection le vel is set with a command for remote mode and with the front panel potentiometer for local mo de.
Operation Power Supply Operation Release 2.1 53 Additional Protections Other protection mechanisms designed to protect the power supply are: • AC Off: Disables the output if the AC line drops below the acceptable range.
Operation Power Supply Operation 54 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) Clear Protection Event If the unit has shut down, resume operation by sending the " OUTP ON " command. T o support older revisions of firmware (1 .
Operation Power Supply Operation Release 2.1 55 User Settings (Save and Recall) If you have a frequent or constant need fo r a specific voltage and current output, you can save these setpoints in the power supply’ s memory as a user setting. Once a setting is stored, it remains in the power s upply’ s memory after the unit is powered off.
Operation Power Supply Operation 56 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) This will save factory default settings to a user setting location, replacing any setting that was previously saved there.
Operation Power Supply Operation Release 2.1 57 Power On Output S t ate (XFR/XHR only) Y ou may also change the ou tput state whether the output is enabled or disabled at power on .
Operation Power Supply Operation 58 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) Read Error Messages The error queue holds up to 50 error messag es. Once each mess age has been read, it is cleared from the system. T o r ead from the err or queue: SYST:ERR? This command returns an error code and message from the error queue.
Operation Power Supply Operation Release 2.1 59 T o set up Auxili ary line A: OUTP:AUXA:SOUR <aux-line-m nemonic> T o set up Auxili ary line B: OUTP:AUXB:SOUR <aux-line-m nemonic> The choices for <aux-line -mnemonic> are listed above.
Operation Auto Sequencing 60 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) Auto Sequencing Auto Sequencing allows users to program a sequence for automated operation. Up to 10 program mable sequence s may be st ored with up to 99 steps per s equence.
Operation Auto Sequencing Release 2.1 61 Editing the Seque nce T o edit an existing step or to prog ra m new steps, use the following commands: PROG:STEP<step_number>[:ED IT] [[[[<voltage>.
Operation Auto Sequencing 62 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) Setting Sequence Repetitions Set the number of times a sequence will repeat before stopping execution. PROG:REP {ONCE |<sequence_ count>|FOR|INF} • ONCE will run the sequence once and return it to its STOP condit ion.
Operation Auto Sequencing Release 2.1 63 Querying the number of step s T o que ry the number of steps that have been programmed: PROGram:STEP:COUNt? Deleting a Sequence Deleting Sequences If you no lo.
Operation Auto Sequencing 64 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) Operation T o run, stop or pause a se qu ence, use the fo llowing command: PROGram:STATe [RUN|PAUSe|S TOP] • Once the programmed sequence has been selected, you can start it by setting the state to RUN, b y sending the comm and PROG:STA T RUN .
Operation Auto Sequencing Release 2.1 65 Set V , I, and P Limit s The voltage, current a nd power setpoints can be limited to less than the supply rating range to match the tolerance of connected equipment or any o ther criteria you may have.
Operation Auto Sequencing 66 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) T riggering Commands T riggers are event-driven signals that instruct power supplies to change their output. T riggering provides a method to control chan ges in the power supp ly’ s output and to program several power supplies to react at the same time.
Operation Auto Sequencing Release 2.1 67 Slew Rate The slew rate is calculated as a func tion of change in the output voltage and a g iven time interval. The maximum slew rate is 1% rated voltage/150us. The slew rate is saved upon power of f and restored at power on.
Operation Auto Sequencing 68 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) Example: Set a slew rate of 100V/10s for a 100V -60A power supply . This slew rate is 1V/0.1s, which is within the acceptable range. Send the commands: “:VOLT:SLEW:STEP 1” , and “:VOLT:SLEW:INT 100ms” Using smaller steps will result in a smoother curve.
Release 2.1 69 Section 4. S t atus Registers Overview The S tatus Register structure is mandat ory for SCPI and IEEE 488.2 compliance. The register bits are defined by the SCPI and IEEE 488.2 standards. Each status register has a Condition, Event, and Enable register and transition filters.
St atus Registers Overview 70 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) The Operation Status data structure ha s the operation status register and 5 sub-registers to represent regulation, shutdown, protection shutdown, remote control, and cu rrent sharing modes.
St atus Registers Overview Release 2.1 71 Figure 4.1 Operation S tatus Registers PROTec tion Summa ry INTer lock CO MMan d Not Used 1 0 3 2 5 4 7 6 9 8 11 10 13 12 15 14 Not Used Not Used Not Used Not.
St atus Registers Overview 72 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) T a ble 4.1 OPERation S tatus Register REGulating Sub-Register This describes the regulating mode. If none of these bits is active, t he output unregulated (UNRegulated) bit is active in the questionable status register .
St atus Registers Overview Release 2.1 73 SHUTdown Sub-Register The Shutdown sub-register indicates the cause of the p ower supply shutdown. More than one bit may be active, and multiple actio ns will be required to enable the output.
St atus Registers Overview 74 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) T a ble 4.5 Remote CONtrol Sub-Register Current SHare Sub-Register This register shows the state of the curre nt share configurat ion, which can be set through the SCPI command SOURce:COMBine:CSHare:MODE.
St atus Registers Overview Release 2.1 75 Figure 4.2 Questionable S tatus Regi sters Not Us ed VOLTage Summary CURRent Summary 1 0 3 2 5 4 7 6 9 8 11 10 13 12 15 14 Over T empe rature Not Us ed Not Us.
St atus Registers Overview 76 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) T a ble 4.7 QUES tionable S tatus Registe r VOL T age Sub-Register This shows whether the present voltage level is over or under the specified trip limit. T a ble 4.
St atus Registers Overview Release 2.1 77 CURRent Sub-Register This shows whether the present current level is over or under the specified trip limit. T a ble 4.9 CURRent Sub- Register St andard Event St atus Register The standard event status register sets bits for specific events during power supply operation.
St atus Registers Overview 78 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) T a ble 4.10 S tandard Event S tatus Re gister Bit Bit Weight Bit Name Description 0 1 Operation Complete (OPC) Set if *OPC command has been received and all pending operations have been completed.
St atus Registers Overview Release 2.1 79 St atus Byte The Status byte register contains the STB and RQS(MSS) messages as defined in 488.1. The user can read the status byte register using a 488.1 serial poll or the 488.2 *STB? common command. If the user sends a serial poll, bit 6 will respond with Request Service (RSQ ).
St atus Registers Overview 80 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) Master Summary St atus (MSS) The Master Summary Status message indicates that the power supply has at least one reason for requesting service.
St atus Registers Status Register Commands Release 2.1 81 St atus Register Commands In the following sections <s tatus-enable> is a value from 0 to 32767 representing a 15-bit register mask.
St atus Registers Status Register Commands 82 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) IEEE 488.2 St atus and Event Commands Clear St atus Command Clears all Event Registe rs, including the St atus Byte, the Standard Event S tatus and the Error Queue.
St atus Registers Status Register Commands Release 2.1 83 T o clear the Service Request Enab le Register send "*SRE 0 ." The Power -on Statu s Clear command also determines if the Service Request Ena ble Register is cleared at power-on. A cleared register does not allow status information to generate a service request.
St atus Registers Status Register Commands 84 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) or the multichannel equivalent ST A T us<channel>:SBYT e[:EVENt]? Power-on S t atus Clear .
St atus Registers Status Register Commands Release 2.1 85 Operation St atus Register Commands Query Operation S tatus Register Condition STAT[<channel>]:OPER:COND? Query Operation S tatus Regist.
St atus Registers Status Register Commands 86 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) STAT[<channel>]:OPER:SHUT[ :EVEN]? Enable Shutdown Sub- Register STAT[<channel>]:OPE.
St atus Registers Status Register Commands Release 2.1 87 Set Remote Contr ol Positive T ransition Filter STAT[<channel>]:OPER:RCON: PTR <status-enable> Set Remote Control Negative T ransi.
St atus Registers Status Register Commands 88 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) V oltage Sub-Register Commands Query V oltage Sub-Register Co ndition STAT[<channel>]:QUES.
Release 2.1 89 Section 5. Current Sharing Overview The current sharing fu nction allows power supplies to current share between units connected in parallel. Current sharin g can use a maximum of 5 supplie s. All power supplies must be the same model. Every unit must have a unique address.
Current Sharing Overview 90 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) Theory of Operation Power supplies may be connec ted in parallel to supply a lar ge current to a load. T ypica lly , because of dif ferences in the load connections, each power supply may provide different amounts of current to the load.
Current Sharing Operation Release 2.1 91 Operation Once a current sharing network is setup, you may adjust the voltage setpoint on the master . The master will automatically adju st the setpoints of the slave units to equalize the c urrent output of all u nits.
Current Sharing Operation 92 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M).
Release 2.1 93 Appendix A. GPIB Overview This power supply can be programmed from a remote terminal using a General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB) interface.
GPIB Protocol Specifications 94 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) Protocol Specifications Multiline Control Functions IEEE 488.2 (Section 5) requires specific Device Interface Functions. Ta b l e A . 1 Multiline Control Functions Interface Functions IEEE 488.
GPIB Electrical Specifications Release 2.1 95 Electrical Specifications Drive r Requirement s IEEE 488.2 (Section 3. 3). Ta b l e A . 3 Driver T ypes for Interface Lines Driver Specifications for 1 megabyte/second: • Low State: Output voltage < +0.
GPIB Performance Specifications 96 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M).
Release 2.1 97 Appendix B. SCPI Command Reference Overview This appendix provides a summary of th e S tandard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) that are supported by the this Pr ogrammable Interface Card. Codes and St and ards This power supply conforms to th e following international standards: • IEEE S td 488.
SCPI Command R eference IEEE-488.2/SCPI Syntax and Style 98 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) IEEE-488.2/SCPI Synt ax and S tyle Parameters Unit s of Measure and Mult ipliers T.
SCPI Command Reference Understanding SCPI Commands Release 2.1 99 Underst anding SCPI Commands SCPI Command Hierarchy SCPI is an ASCII-based command language designed for use in test and measurement equipment. The command st ructure is organized arou nd common roots, or nodes, which are the building b locks of SCPI subsystems.
SCPI Command R eference Understanding SCPI Commands 100 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) The following punctu ation is sent with the command string: • Colons (:) separate command keywords from lower-level keywords. For example, CAL:CURR:STAT .
SCPI Command Reference Understanding SCPI Commands Release 2.1 101 Using Queries A question mark lets you query the present value for most parameters. For example, to query the current calibration state use: CAL:SEC:STAT? Most commands that include a parameter can be queried to determine the present setting.
SCPI Command R eference Understanding SCPI Commands 102 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) Parameter T ypes Several different data types are defined for use in program messages and response messages. Boolean Parameters Boolean parameters are single binary cond itions such as 1 and 0, or ON and OFF .
SCPI Command Reference SCPI Command Summary Release 2.1 103 SCPI Command Summary The SCPI commands supported by the this Programmable Power Supply are described in the tables in the remainder of this section.
104 Operating Manual for Multichanne l Functionality (GPIB-M) SCPI Command Reference SCPI Command Summary Ta b l e B . 1 IEEE 488.2 Commands Function SCPI Command Description Query Clear S t atus *CLS [:]STATus[<channel>]:CLEar Clears the status dat a structures.
SCPI Command Reference SCPI Command Summary Release 2.1 105 Ta b l e B . 2 Readback Commands T rigger *TRG T rigg er commands. Analogous to the IEE E 488.
106 Operating Manual for Multichanne l Functionality (GPIB-M) SCPI Command Reference SCPI Command Summary Ta b l e B . 3 Commands for Output Control Function SCPI Command Descript ion Query Set (Immed.
SCPI Command Reference SCPI Command Summary Release 2.1 107 Ta b l e B . 4 Commands for Current Share Ta b l e B . 5 Commands for Calibration Ta b l e B .
108 Operating Manual for Multichanne l Functionality (GPIB-M) SCPI Command Reference SCPI Command Summary Ta b l e B . 7 Commands for Fold Pr otection Ta b l e B .
SCPI Command Reference SCPI Command Summary Release 2.1 109 Ta b l e B . 1 0 S t atus Comman ds Function SCPI Command Description Quer y Query Operation S tatus Condition Registe r [:]STATus[<chann.
11 0 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M) SCPI Command Reference SCPI Command Summary Query Operation S ta tus Regulating Condition Regis ter [:]STATus[<channel>]:OPERation:R EGulating:CONDition? See T able 4.
SCPI Command Reference SCPI Command Summary Release 2.1 111 Preset Enable , Positiv e T ransition and Negative T ransition S t atus Registers [:]STATus[<channel>]:PRESet N/A Query Questionab le S t atus Condition Regi ster [:]STATus[<channel>]:QUEStiona ble:CONDition? See T able 4.
11 2 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M) SCPI Command Reference SCPI Command Summary Ta b l e B . 1 1 Protection Commands T a ble B.12 User Lines T a ble B.13 Output S tate Query the S tandard Event register (ESR?) [:]STATus[<channel>]:STANdard[:E VENt]? See T able 4.
SCPI Command Reference SCPI Command Summary Release 2.1 11 3 Ta b l e B . 1 4 Auto Sequence Command s Function SCPI Command Description Quer y Delete selected sequence [:] PROGram[<channel>][:SE.
11 4 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M) SCPI Command Reference SCPI Command Summary Delete specific sequence step [:]PROGram[<channel>]:SEQuence<s equence_number>:STE.
SCPI Command Reference Expressions Release 2.1 11 5 Expressions Ta b l e B . 1 5 Expressions Expression Det ails aux_line_mnemonic Define the output of the auxiliary line.The possible values are NONE, ON, OFF , OVOLtage, UVOLtage, OCURrent, UCURrent, ACOFf, OTEMper ature, SPRotection, UNRegulated, FOLD, CC, CV , CP .
SCPI Command R eference Expressions 11 6 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M).
Release 2.1 11 7 Appendix C. Error Messages Overview Errors are placed in a queue as they are de tected. The queue works on a first in, first out (FIFO) basis. If the queue overflows, the last error in the queue is replaced with error –350, “Queue Overflow”.
Error Messages Command Error List 11 8 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) Command Error List An error in the range [-199, -100] indicates that an IEEE 488.
Error Messages Execution Error List Release 2.1 11 9 -220 Parameter error Indicates that a program data element related error occurred. -221 Setting conflict Indicates that a legal program dat a element was parsed but could not be executed due to the current power supply st ate.
Error Messages Device-Specific Error List 120 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) Device-Specific Error List An error in the range [-399, 300] or [1, 32767] indicates that the in.
Error Messages Query Error List Release 2.1 121 Query Error List An error number in the rang e [-499, -400] indicates that the output queue contro l of the instrument has detected a problem with the message exchange protocol described in IEEE 488.2, chapter 6.
Error Messages Front Panel Error Codes 122 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) Front Panel Error Codes Ta b l e C . 7 Front Panel Error Codes CPU Error Codes Ta b l e C . 8 CPU Error Codes Analog Programming Interface Error codes Ta b l e C .
Error Messages CANbus Error Codes Release 2.1 123 CANbus Error Codes Ta b l e C . 1 1 CANbus Error Codes Multichannel Error Codes Ta b l e C . 1 2 Multichannel Error Codes Error code Error Message Description +1701 CANbus hardware missing The CANbus option is not installed on the controller card, or controller card is not present.
Error Messages Current Share Error Codes 124 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) Current Share Error Codes Ta b l e C . 1 3 Current Sha re Error Code s Error code Error Message D.
Release 2.1 125 Appendix D. Calibration Overview The calibration of the unit is software dependent; there are no potentiometers to adjust. The calibration points are set to 10% and 90% of the r ated ou tputs and calibration data is automatically calculated fro m the measurement date you p rovide.
Calibration Setup and Equipment 126 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) Security code T o protect calibration data, a security code is required to enter calibration mode. The security code set at the factory to " 0000 ." The password can be changed.
Calibration Calibration Procedure Release 2.1 127 Calibration Procedure Calibration of programming and readback are combined in a single procedure. Output V oltage 1.
Calibration Calibration Procedure 128 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M) Output Current 1. Set the power supply and lo ad operate at full output. Y ou must ensure the power supply is operating in current mode during current calibration.
Calibration Exit calibration mode Release 2.1 129 Exit calibration mode When you have completed calibration, exit calibration mode by sending the command: CAL:ST A T OFF , "0000" where “0000” is replaced with your security code.
Calibration Restore Factory Calibration 130 Operating Manual for Multichannel Functiona lity (GPIB-M).
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Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Xantrex GPIB-M-HPD è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Xantrex GPIB-M-HPD - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Xantrex GPIB-M-HPD imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Xantrex GPIB-M-HPD ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Xantrex GPIB-M-HPD, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Xantrex GPIB-M-HPD.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Xantrex GPIB-M-HPD. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Xantrex GPIB-M-HPD insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
