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ENET-XFR
ENET-XFR3
Operating Manual
Internal Ethernet and
RS-232 Interface for
XFR Series
Programmable DC
Power Supplies
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TM-XR9B-01XN.book Page i Monday, April 19, 2004 9:00 AM XFR 1.2kW and 2.8kW Ethernet/RS-232 Interface Option Operating Manual
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TM-XR9B-01XN.book Page ii Monday, April 19, 2004 9:00 AM About Xantrex Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products from 50 watt mobile units to one MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power applications in both grid-connected and stand-alone systems. Xantrex products include inverters, battery chargers, programmable power supplies, and variable speed drives that convert,
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TM-XR9B-01XN.book Page iii Monday, April 19, 2004 9:00 AM About This Manual Purpose This Operating Manual is for the XFR 1.2kW and 2.8kW Ethernet/RS- 232 Interface Option; a microprocessor-controlled option card for all models of XFR Series DC output power supplies. This manual provides you with specifications, user options, and configuration instructions for the interface, along with a command set which allows you to control your power supply from a computer console. Error messages and
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TM-XR9B-01XN.book Page iv Monday, April 19, 2004 9:00 AM About This Manual Organization This Manual is organized into 4 chapters and 2 appendixes. Chapter 1, “Features” Describes the interface and lists its features. Chapter 2, “Installation and Configuration” Explains basic setup procedures for Ethernet mode and RS-232 mode. Describes inspection, cleaning, shipping, and storage procedures. Chapter 3, “Operation” Lists the complete command set, status registers, and error codes. Chapter 4
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TM-XR9B-01XN.book Page v Monday, April 19, 2004 9:00 AM About This Manual Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide. WARNING Warnings identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life. CAUTION Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the unit or other equipment. Note: These notes describe an important action item or an item that you must pay attention to. Important: These notes describe things which are importan
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TM-XR9B-01XN.book Page vii Monday, April 19, 2004 9:00 AM Important Safety Instructions WARNING: High Energy and High Voltage Exercise caution when using and calibrating a power supply. High energy levels can be stored at the output voltage terminals on a power supply in normal operation. In addition, potentially lethal voltages exist in the power circuit and on the output and sense connectors of a power supply with a rated output greater than 40 V. Filter capacitors store potentially da
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TM-XR9B-01XN.book Page ix Monday, April 19, 2004 9:00 AM Contents Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vii 1 Features Description - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–1 Features and Functions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–2 Interface Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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TM-XR9B-01XN.book Page x Monday, April 19, 2004 9:00 AM Contents Baud Rate Selection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–18 Flow Control Selection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–19 Remote/Local Operation- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–20 Remote/Local Mode Startup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–20 Remote Mode Op
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TM-XR9B-01XN.book Page xi Monday, April 19, 2004 9:00 AM Contents 4 Calibration Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -4–1 Voltage Mode Calibration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -4–3 Voltage Calibration Setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -4–3 Voltage Program Calibration Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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TM-XR9B-01XN.book Page xiii Monday, April 19, 2004 9:00 AM Figures Figure 1-1 Sample configuration using Ethernet/RS-232 Interface (1200 Watt DC Power Supplies Shown) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 Figure 2-1 Power Supply Front Panel with Ethernet/RS-232 Interface Installed (1200 Watt Power Supply Shown) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–4 Figure 2-2 Ethernet/RS-232 Interface Subplate - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–5 Figure 2-3 Ethernet/RS-232
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TM-XR9B-01XN.book Page xv Monday, April 19, 2004 9:00 AM Tables Table 2-1 Remote Programming LEDs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–4 Table 2-2 Ethernet/RS-232 Interface Jumper Selections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–7 Table 2-3 Ethernet Setup Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–10 Table 2-4 RS-232 Setup Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–11 Table 2-5 Jumper positions for Ethernet or RS-2
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TM-XR9B-01XN.book Page 1 Monday, April 19, 2004 9:00 AM Features 1 Description The Ethernet/RS-232 Interface is a microprocessor-controlled option card for all models of the XFR series of DC output power supply. Installed internally, the interface card allows you to remotely control your power supply through your existing network, or via a direct connection to your computer. It features an auto-sensing 10/100Base-T network interface that provides fast programming and readback utilizing
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TM-XR9B-01XN.book Page 2 Monday, April 19, 2004 9:00 AM Features CONTROLLER HUB Figure 1-1 Sample configuration using Ethernet/RS-232 Interface (1200 Watt DC Power Supplies Shown) Features and Functions Interface Features Programmable soft limits for voltage and current Programmable over voltage protection with reset Easy-to-use, self-documenting command set Standardized commands for complete communication with any of the supplies in the system User-programmable isolated fault, pol
