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GPIB
ENET
Operating Manual
GPIB and Ethernet
Interface for
XG Series
Programmable DC
Power Supplies
www.programmablepower.com
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XG 850 Watt Series Programmable DC Power Supply Operating Manual
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About Xantrex Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products from small mobile units to 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, supply, control, clean, and distribute electrical power. Trademarks
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Product Numbers (FGAs) XG6-110 XG60-14 XG8-100 XG80-10.5 XG12-70 XG100-8.5 XG150-5.6 XG20-42 XG300-2.8 XG33-25 XG600-1.4 XG40-21 Part Numbers for Rack Mount Kits Rack Mount Kit Part Number Dual XG 850 Watt RM-D-XG1 Single XG 850 Watt RM-S-XG1 Rack mount rails for RM-XG XG Series Contact Information Telephone: 1 800 733 5427 (toll free North America) 1 858 450 0085(direct) Fax: 1 858 458 0267 Email: sales@programmablepower.com service@programmablepower.com Web: www.programmablepower.com M370078-0
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About This Manual Purpose This Operating Manual provides explanations and procedures for programming the XG 850 Watt Series Programmable DC Power Supply from the GPIB interface and connecting and configuring the power supply to the Ethernet. Scope The Manual covers the GPIB and Ethernet interface options only. Refer to the XG 850 Watt Series Programmable DC Power Supply Operating Manual (Part number: M370078-01) for installation, operating procedures, setup, calibration and troubleshooting
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About This Manual Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this Manual. WARNING Warnings identify conditions or practices 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. Important: Important notes provide information that is important for you to know. They are not as serious as Cautions or Warnings. Related Information For related materials on this product, see als
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Important Safety Instructions WARNING: High Energy and High Voltage Exercise caution when using 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 dangerous energy for some time after power is removed. WARNING Operate the powe
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Contents Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vii 1 GPIB Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–2 Codes and Standards - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–2 GPIB Interface Description and Required Cable Size - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–2 Communication with Your Device - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Figures Figure 1-1 GPIB Connector and Pins - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 Figure 1-2 Scanning for Instruments - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–5 Figure 1-3 Instrument Properties - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–6 Figure 1-4 ID String Query- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–6 Figure 2-1 Computer or HUB Plug - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Figures Figure 2-29 Saved Session- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–25 Figure 2-30 Multiple Power Supplies and Two Computers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–26 Figure 2-31 HyperTerminal Session - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–28 Figure 2-32 System with Two Connected Devices- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–29 Figure 2-33 ENET and RS-485 Bus - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Tables Table 1-1 GPIB Pin Description (J2)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–3 Table 2-1 Description of PIN on RJ-45 Plug - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–3 Table 2-2 Description of LEDs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–4 Table A-1 Troubleshooting for ENET – RS-485 Communication- - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–2 Table A-2 Troubleshooting for ENET Communication- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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GPIB 1 Chapter 1, “GPIB” provides information and procedures on programming the XG 850 Watt Series Programmable DC Power Supply from the GPIB (General Purpose Interface Bus) interface.
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GPIB Overview The power supply can be programmed from a remote terminal using a GPIB interface. Communication over the GPIB interface meets IEEE 488.2 standards and are Standard Commands for Programmable Instrumentation (SCPI) compliant. Codes and Standards The GPIB interface of the XG 850 Watt Series Programmable DC Power Supply has been implemented according to IEEE Std 488.1-1987, IEEE Standard Digital Interface for Programmable Instrumentation. The communication protocol complies with
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Overview Table 1-1 identifies the pin name and describes the pin functions. Table 1-1 GPIB Pin Description (J2) Pin # Name Function Note 1DIO1 DIO1 Data 2DIO2 DIO2 Data 3DIO3 DIO3 Data 4DIO4 DIO4 Data 5 EOI End of Identify Control 6 DAV Data Valid Handshake 7 NRFD Not Ready for Data Handshake 8 NDAC No Data Accepted Handshake 9 IFC Interface Clear Control 10 SRQ Service Request Control 11 ATN Attention Control 12 - Shield Chassis 13 DIO5 DIO5 Data 14 DIO6 DIO6 Data 15 DIO7 DIO7 Data 16 DIO8 DIO8
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GPIB Communication with Your Device This section provides information on selecting the GPIB interface as the communication port used on the XG, and it also provides an example of how commands can be sent and received. The details of the IEEE 488.2 and SCPI status reporting register structures and a complete list of commands available can be found in the XG 850 Watt Series Programmable DC Power Supply Operating Manual (M370046-01). Selecting a Communication Port To select the GPIB as the com
