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Programmable Power Supplies I
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PM2811-PM2812-PM2813
PM2831-PM2832
Programmable Power Supplies
Users Manual
4822 872 00824
January 1997, Rev. 3, 5/98
© 1997 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the Netherlands.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
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II Users Manual
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Programmable Power Supplies III LIMITED WARRANTY & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Each Fluke product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. The warranty period is one year and begins on the date of shipment. Parts, product repairs and services are warranted for 90 days. This warranty extends only to the original buyer or end-user customer of a Fluke authorized reseller, and does not apply to fuses, disposable batteries or to any product which,
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IV Users Manual SERVICE CENTERS To locate an authorized service center, visit us on the World Wide Web: http://www.fluke.com or call Fluke using any of the phone numbers listed below: +1-800-443-5853 in U.S.A. and Canada +31-402-678-200 in Europe +1-425-356-5500 from other countries
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Programmable Power Supplies I CONTENS Page 1 OPERATOR SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 1.1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 1.2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 1.3 CAUTION AND WARNING STATEMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 1.4 SYMBOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1.5 IMPAIRE
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II Users Manual 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 3.1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 3.2 INITIAL INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 3.3 OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 3.4 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 3.4.1 Mechanical installation . . . . . . .
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Programmable Power Supplies III 5 USING YOUR PROGRAMMABLE POWER SUPPLY . . . . . . . . 5-1 5.1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 5.2 LOCAL OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 5.3 REMOTE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 5.4 OPERATING FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 5.5 HOW TO USE THE OPERATING FEATURES . . . . . .
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IV Users Manual APPENDIX A ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 A.1 Supplied with the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 A.2 Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 APPENDIX B SCPI CONFORMANCE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . .B-1 B.1 IEEE 488.2-1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1 B.2 SCPI Std 1993.0 Confirmed . . .
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Programmable Power Supplies V Thank you for purchasing this FLUKE power supply. It has been designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards to give you many years of trouble- free use. The powerful operating features have been combined with an easy and logical operation so that the full power of this instrument can be used every day. The main operating features are: • Multiple output, dc power supply • Output modules with various voltage and current ratings • Suitable for GPIB as w
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VI Users Manual INITIAL INSPECTION Check the contents of the shipment for completeness and note whether any damage has occurred during transport. If the contents are incomplete, or if there is damage to the instrument or its accessories, notify the FLUKE sales or service office nearest you to facilitate the repair or replacement of the instrument or accessories. The following items must be included in the shipment: •Programmable Power Supply • Reference Manual English • Operation Manual Eng
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Programmable Power Supplies VII INSIDE THIS MANUAL This operating manual has been aimed at the experienced user as well as the user new to Programmable Power Supplies. It will help the reader to use and operate the power supply manually (local operation) or from a PC via the GPIB (remote operation). 1) OPERATOR SAFETY Gives full information about safety aspects. 2) INTRODUCTION TO YOUR PROGRAMMABLE POWER SUPPLY Describes what your power supply is and how you can use it. 3) INSTALLATION INSTRU
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Operator Safety 1 - 1 1 OPERATOR SAFETY Read this page carefully before beginning to install and use the instrument. 1.1 INTRODUCTION The instrument described in this manual is designed to be used only by qualified personnel. WARNING: Servicing described in this manual is to be done only by qualified service personnel. To avoid electrical shock, do not service the instrument unless you are qualified to do so. 1.2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For the correct and safe use of this instrument it is essenti
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1 - 2 Users Manual 1.4 SYMBOLS Symbol Meaning of symbol See explanation in manual Earth Conformité Européenne 1.5 IMPAIRED SAFETY Whenever it is likely that safety has been impaired, the instrument must be turned off and disconnected from line power. The matter should then be referred to qualified technicians. Safety is likely to be impaired if, for example, the instrument does not output the expected power or shows visible damage.
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Introduction to your PPS 2 - 1 2 INTRODUCTION 2.1 INTRODUCTION TO YOUR PROGRAMMABLE POWER SUPPLY The basic function of your programmable power supply (PPS) is to supply a predefined dc voltage or current in a controlled way through an output channel. Your power supply model can have one, two or three output channels. Unless stated otherwise, the information in this manual applies to all models. For technical and environmental performance specifications, refer to the Reference Manual. REMOT
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2 - 2 Users Manual FRONT PANEL The front panel contains a keypad and LCD for dialogue with the operator. Local operation (manual) of the power supply is done via the keypad. The display is used for passing information to the operator, such as: • response information for the operator, e.g., ADDRESS 12 • readback information, e.g., an output voltage and current • status information, e.g., display of the REM text • error messages, e.g., the OVERCURRENT message Display Single front panel (PM2811
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Introduction to your PPS 2 - 3 REAR PANEL The rear panel contains connectors for the line power input, the output channel(s), the trigger lines, and the GPIB (IEEE 488) interface. A fan provides forced cooling of each output channel. The line power input module also contains the line fuses, line filter, and the power switch. For remote control, a GPIB (IEEE 488) connector for use with a GPIB controller is provided. Three SMB connectors for START, STEP, and READY are provided for external tr
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2 - 4 Users Manual 2.2 BASIC OPERATION The programmable power supplies offer a combination of programming capabilities and a variety of dc output power ratings that make them ideal for power systems applications. The +V and +S as well as the -V and -S terminals have been connected to each other at the factory. POWER SUPPLY + +S l o output +V a channel -V d -S - Each output channel can be programmed to the desired dc voltage or dc current (output function). Self-contained measurement and read
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Introduction to your PPS 2 - 5 After power on, the programmable power supply performs a self-test. If the selftest is succesful, the STANDBY, OPERATE, or CALIBRATION mode will be entered. In the OPERATE mode, an output channel can be in the ENABLED or DISABLED state (only multiple output models). power on SELF TEST STANDBY OPERATE CALIBRATION DISABLED ENABLED • SELF-TEST After power on the power supply will test itself. Depending on the Power ON DEFinition (PONDEF), the STANDBY or OPERATE m
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2 - 6 Users Manual 2.2.1 Local operation Using the front panel keys, you can program an output channel voltage or current. On the front panel display you can read back the actual voltage and current of the selected output channel. Operating information about the instrument and the selected output channel, as well as output-specific error messages, are shown on the display in the following ways (see the following figure): • text • annunciators, pointing at abbreviations on the front panel ri
