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RS232-XT
RS232-HPD
Operating Manual
Internal RS-232 Interface
for XT/HPD Series
Programmable DC
Power Supplies
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Operating Manual for Internal RS-232 Interface for XT 60 Watt and HPD 300 Watt Series Programmable DC Power Supplies
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Limited What does this warranty cover and how long does it last? Warranty This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantrex Technology, Inc. (“Xantrex”) and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your RS-232 Interface Card. This warranty lasts for a Warranty Period of 5 years from the date of purchase at point of sale to you, the original end user customer. What will Xantrex do? Xantrex will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product free of charge, provided that you notify
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Direct returns may be performed according to the Xantrex Return Material Authorization Policy described in your product manual. For some products, Xantrex maintains a network of regional Authorized Service Centers. Call Xantrex or check our website to see if your product can be repaired at one of these facilities. In any warranty claim, dated proof of purchase must accompany the product and the product must not have been disassembled or modified without prior written authorization by Xantre
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Disclaimer Product THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY XANTREX IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR XANTREX PRODUCT AND IS, WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW, IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, GUARANTEES, REPRESENTATIONS, OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT, HOWEVER ARISING (WHETHER BY CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, PRINCIPLES OF MANUFACTURER’S LIABILITY, OPERATION OF LAW, CONDUCT, STATEMENT OR OTHERWISE),
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Information WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO BY IT IN WRITING, XANTREX a. MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED BY IT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT; AND b. ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSSES, DAMAGES, COSTS OR EXPENSES, WHETHER SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL, WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE
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Power Supply WARNING—High Energy and High Voltage Exercise caution when using and calibrating a power supply. High energy levels Safety 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. CAUTION ! Operate t
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About This Manual This technical manual is for the RS-232 Interface, a microprocessor-controlled option card for all models of XT and HPD 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 calibration procedures are also included. This manual is designed for the user who is familiar with
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About This Manual viii Operating Manual for RS-232 for XT/HPD Series Power Supply
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Contents About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Section 1. Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Features and Features and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Command Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Command Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Accumulated Status, Status, and Fault Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Troubleshooting . . . .
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Section 1. Features and Specifications Description The RS-232 Interface is a microprocessor-controlled option card for all models of the XT and HPD Series of DC output power supply. Installed internally, the RS-232 interface card gives you remote digital control of simple test systems. It features fast, 16-bit resolution for programming and readback and uses bit serial protocol for sending data between the computer and the interface. The RS-232 interface has an extensive command set and use
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Features and Specifications Features and Functions Features and Functions Features • 16-bit programming and readback of voltage and current • Programmable over voltage protection with reset • Easy-to-use, self-documenting command set • User-programmable isolated fault, polarity, isolation, and auxiliary, user-defined output signals. • LED status signals: error, address, remote/local operation, and over voltage protection. • Foldback in CV or CC mode with reset • Software calibration Programmab
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Features and Specifications Specifications Specifications The specifications in this section are warranted at 25°C ±5°C unless otherwise specified. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Table 1.1 Specifications for XT 60 W Series Supply with RS-232 Interface Installed Models 7-6 15-4 20-3 30-2 60-1 120-0.5 250-0.25 Program Resolution Voltage 1.1mV 2.4mV 3.1mV 4.7mV 9.3mV 17mV 34mV Current 1.0mA 0.6mA 0.5mA 0.3mA 0.2mA 0.1mA 0.08mA OVP 1.0mV 2.4mV 3.1mV 4.7mV 9.3mV 17mV 34mV
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Features and Specifications Specifications Table 1.2 Specifications for HPD 300 W Series Supply with RS-232 Interface Installed Models 15-20 30-10 60-5 Program Resolution Voltage 2.4mV 4.7mV 9.3mV Current 2.8mA 1.4mA 0.7mA OVP 2.4mV 4.7mV 9.3mV 1 Program Accuracy Voltage 60mV 70mV 90mV ±0.1% ±0.1% ±0.12% Current 75mA 50mA 25mA ±0.12% ±0.12% ±0.1% OVP 150mV 300mV 600mV Readback Resolution Voltage 2.4mV 4.7mV 9.3mV Current 2.8mA 1.4mA 0.7mA 1 Readback Accuracy Voltage 45mV 90mV 175mV ±0.3% ±0.3
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Section 2. Installation and Configuration Introduction To use this product, you must have the following equipment: • a compatible model of DC output power supply • serial extender cable (straight through) • computer with an RS-232 interface (serial port) • computer-based communications software package The RS-232 interface is usually installed at the factory. Your local distributor or service center can also install the interface, especially for use in a previously-purchased supply already on
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Installation and Configuration Initial Inspection Remote Mode (REM) LED Service Request (SRQ) LED GPIB Only Over Voltage Protection (OVP) LED OVP Potentiometer Figure 2.1 Power Supply Front Panel with RS-232 Interface Installed Error LED (ERR) Address LED (ADR) SW1 Switch 1 Remote/Local Mode Selection 2,3 Not Used 4 CTS/XO Flow Control Selection 5 Flow ON/OFF Selection 6-8 B1-B3 Baud Rate Selection RS-232 Connector J7 User Signal Connector Figure 2.2 Power Supply Rear Panel with RS-232 Inte
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Installation and Configuration Initial Inspection Figure 2.3 RS-232 Interface PCB See next page for designation descriptions. Release 1.1 17
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Installation and Configuration Initial Inspection JUMPER SELECTION J95 Local OVP control selection [closed] [default]. See page 29. [open] See Table 2.13, on page 29. J117 User TTL shutdown (S/D) [1-2] User TTL S/D line active low. selection [2-3] [default] User TTL S/D line active high. J217 Remote OVP Control Selection [closed] [default]. See page 29. [open] See Table 2.13, on page 29. J7 RS-232 (J5) transmit and [3-1] Transmit on pin 3 [default] receive pin selection [4-6] Receive on pin 2
