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ST/STA/STR SERIES
High Voltage Power Supply
SPELLMAN
HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRONICS
CORPORATION
475 Wireless Blvd.
Hauppauge, New York, 11788
+1(631) 630-3000*FAX: +1(631) 435-1620*
E-mail:
sales@spellmanhv.com
Website: www.spellmanhv.com
ST/STA/STR SERIES MANUAL
MODEL :
SERIAL# :
DATE :
R
118108-001 Rev C

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual ST/STA/STR SERIES High Voltage Power Supply MODEL : SERIAL# : DATE : SPELLMAN HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 475 Wireless Blvd. Hauppauge, New York, 11788 +1(631) 630-3000*FAX: +1(631) 435-1620* E-mail: sales@spellmanhv.com Website: www.spellmanhv.com 118108-001 Rev C ST/STA/STR SERIES MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Precautions

    CAUTION notes in the text indicate procedures to be followed to avoid possible damage to equipment. Copyright © 2000, Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved. This information contained in this publication is derived in part from proprietary and patent data. This information has...

  • Page 3: Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise

    WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE SICHERHEIT DIESES HOCHSPANNUNGSNETZTEIL ERZEUGT LEBENSGEFÄHRLICHE HOCHSPANNUNG. SEIN SIE SEHR VORSICHTIG BEI DER ARBEIT MIT DIESEM GERÄT. Das Hochspannungsnetzteil muß immer geerdet sein. Berühren Sie die Stecker des Netzteiles nur, wenn das Gerät ausgeschaltet ist und die elektrischen Kapazitäten des Netzteiles und der angeschlossenen Last entladen sind. Die internen Kapazitäten des Hochspannungsnetzteiles benötigen ca.
  • Page 4 PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANTES POUR VOTRE SECURITE CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ ETTE ALIMENTATION GÉNÈRE DES TENSIONS QUI SONT DANGEUREUSES ET PEUVENT ÊTRE FATALES OYEZ EXTRÊMENT VIGILANTS LORSQUE VOUS UTILISEZ CET ÉQUIPEMENT Les alimentations haute tension doivent toujours être mises à la masse. Ne touchez pas les connectiques sans que l’équipement soit éteint et que la capacité à la fois de la charge et de l’alimentation soient déchargées.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANTI PRECAUZIONI DI SICUREZZA SICUREZZA QUESTO ALIMENTATORE GENERA TENSIONI CHE SONO PERICOLOSE E POTREBBERO ESSERE MORTALI. PONI ESTREMA CAUTELA QUANDO OPERI CON QUESO APPARECCHIO. Gli alimentatori ad alta tensione devono sempre essere collegati ad un impianto di terra. Non toccare le connessioni a meno che l’apparecchio sia stato spento e la capacità interna del carico e dell’alimentatore stesso siano scariche.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents PAGE 1. INTRODUCTION Description of the ST/STR/STA Series ...............1 Standard Features ....................1 1.2.1 Remote Operating Features..............2 1.2.2 System Status and Fault Diagnostic Display ..........3 Options .........................4 Interpreting the Model Number ................4 2. INSPECTION & INSTALLATION Initial Inspection ....................5 Input Requirements ....................5 Mechanical Installation ..................5 Airflow Requirements ..................5...
  • Page 7 Performance Test ....................22 High Voltage Dividers ..................22 7. REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement Parts ....................23 Correspondence and Ordering Spare Parts ............23 8. FACTORY SERVICE Warranty Repairs ....................23 Factory Service Procedures ..................23 Ordering Options and Modifications ..............23 Shipping Instructions ...................23 APPENDIX RS-232 and Ethernet Digital Interface Information TI Upload Procedure (Firmware Update Procedure) Standard ST GUI Information Specification Control Drawing (Custom Models Only)

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Chapter 1 NTRODUCTION The STR Series high voltage power supplies are identical Description of the in form, fit and function to the ST Series the following ST/STR/STA Series exceptions: 1) The STR only provides 6kW’s of output power. 2) The ripple specification for the STR is 0.1% p-p +1Vrms.

  • Page 9: Remote Operating Features

    POWER ON, HIGH VOLTAGE OFF and HIGH VOLTAGE ON indicators are integral with the control INTERNAL FAULT PROTECTION: The ST series switches and equipped with dual lamps for redundancy continually monitors internal circuits critical to the proper and safety.

  • Page 10: System Status And Fault Diagnostic Display

    High Voltage to shut off. This circuit should be used for voltage by the user via the remote overvoltage safety interlock circuits. Spellman strongly recommends programming capability, see Chapter 3 for more details. the use of External Interlocking for safety purposes.

  • Page 11: Options

    See Section 5 for more information on these options. With few exceptions, these options can be retrofitted to your power supply at the factory in a short time. For price and retrofit arrangements, contact Spellman’s Sales Department at: sales@spellmanhv.com ST/STR/STA MANUAL...

  • Page 12: Inspection & Installation

    SEE TABLE 1 Mechanical Installation Units in the ST series have front panel holes for standard EIA rack mounting. The rack must allow rear access for cable connections.

  • Page 13: Table 1 Input Requirements

    UNIT/INPUT VOLTAGE FACTORY CONFIGURATION MAXIMUM INPUT CURRENT PER PHASE 180-264Vac, 3 phase Standard 50 amps 360-528Vac, 3 phase Optional (400Vac) 25 amps STR 180-264Vac, 3 phase Standard 25 amps STR 360-528Vac, 3 phase Optional (400Vac) 12.5 amps STR 180-264Vac, 1 phase Optional (1PH) 57 amps STA 180-264Vac, 3 phase...

  • Page 14: Operating Instructions

    See Figure 3.1 for a typical and/or output current. operating setup. Note: The ST series is equipped with a slow start circuit A heavy gauge user provided “load return” wire must be that ramps the output up to its maximum setting in connected from the low end of the load back to the ¼-20...

  • Page 15: Standard Features

    NOTE: If a power supply fault, or system monitoring the front panel/internal controls (local) or external voltage fault occurs, the power supply will revert to the POWER sources (remote). DOWN mode. In this mode the output power will be LOCAL CONTROL - In local control (front panel turned off.

  • Page 16: Digital Interface (Rs-232/Ethernet)

    functionality. HIGH VOLTAGE OFF and HIGH The factory default setting of the Arc Intervention VOLTAGE ON are controlled by momentary normally circuitry is such that if four arcs occur in a ten second closed, normally open contacts, respectively between pins time period the unit will shut down into the POWER DOWN mode displaying an “ARC Fault”.

  • Page 17: Figure 3.1 Typical Operating Setup

    Typical Multiple Chassis Configuration Note: 400VAC units do not have an internal circuit breaker. The service connection to these units must be protected by an appropriately rated and circuit breaker protected power connection. Figure 3.1 Typical Operating Setup ST ST/STR/STA MANUAL 118107-001 REV J...
  • Page 18 Rear Panel JB1 Voltage Source: 0 to 10Vdc = 0 to 100% Rated Output Remote Current Program Remote Voltage Program Remote Power Program Zin = 10M ohms All cables should be shielded with the shields returned to chassis Zin = 10M ohms ground (E1) of the high voltage power supply Zin = 10M ohms...

  • Page 19: Figure 3.3 Remote Monitor Test Point Designations

    Rear Panel Power Supply Ground Current Voltage Power Monitor Monitor Monitor Zout = 1k ohm, ±1% Zout = 1k ohm, ±1% Zout = 1k ohm, ±1% Figure 3.3 Remote Monitor Test Point Designations It is recommended to use relay contacts for S1, S2 and S3. S1 must be closed to enable HIGH VOLTAGE ON.

  • Page 20: Figure 3.5 External Inhibit Interface Circuit

    Figure 3.5 External Inhibit Interface Circuit ____________________________________________________________________________________ Figure 3.6 External Interlock Interface Circuit ST/STR/STA MANUAL 118107-001 REV J...

  • Page 21: Figure 3.8 Remote Overvoltage Adjust Interface

    Figure 3.7 Remote High Voltage ON and Remote High Voltage OFF Indicator Figure 3.8 Remote Overvoltage Adjust Interface ST/STR/STA MANUAL 118107-001 REV J...

  • Page 22: Figure 3.9 Remote Status And Fault Indicator Interface

    Power Supply Customer Internal Circuitry External Circuitry General Purpose JB1 Rear Panel Optocoupler +24Vdc @ 100mA, maximum R Limit 100Ω Voltage Mode Status 100Ω Current Mode Status Signals are 35Vdc @ 10mA, maximum. R Limit must be selected to limit current ≤ 10mA. 100Ω...
  • Page 23 Signal Parameters Power Supply Common Power Supply Ground Reset/HV Inhibit Toggle to reset latched faults, Ground = Inhibit, Open = HIGH VOLTAGE ON External Interlock +24Vdc @ open, <25mA @ closed External Interlock Return Return for External Interlock. Pins 3 and 4 must be connected to HV enable 0-10Vdc = 0-100% rated output, Zout = 1kΩ, 1% mA Test Point 0-10Vdc = 0-100% rated output, Zout = 1kΩ, 1%...

  • Page 24: Principles Of Operation

    Chapter 4 Principles of Operation he ST series of high voltage power supplies utilizes The standard line input voltage for the ST Series is 180- sophisticated power conversion technology. A variety 264Vac, 50/60Hz. An optional 360-528Vac, 50/60Hz of analog, digital and power conversion techniques input voltage is available (400Vac Option).

  • Page 25: Inverter

    Typically a SYSTEM FAULT and AC FAULT indication connecting a number of full wave voltage doublers in will appear on the front panel if an error in the charging series. circuits has occurred. Output filtering is typically provided by an L-C type R5 on the POWER PWB –...

  • Page 26: Options

    The local front panel fault diagnostic panel is specification control sheet is added at the end of this retained providing comprehensive power supply instructional manual. Spellman welcomes the opportunity operational information. to tailor units to fit your requirements or to develop new products for your applications.

  • Page 27: Parallel Option Units

    Operating Setup figure for required ground Parallel Option Units connections*** (Multiple Chassis Systems – ST only) High Voltage Jumper Cable – Connect one side to J1 of the Master chassis; connect the other side to J1 of the Slave Chassis. Connect the terminated side of the High Physically install the units in a cabinet or stack them one voltage output cable to J2 of the Slave chassis;...
  • Page 28 ST/STR/STA MANUAL 118107-001 REV J...

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    High voltage dividers for precise measurements of output WARNING voltage with accuracy up to 0.1% are available from Spellman. The HVD-100 is used for voltages up to 100kV, the HVD-200 measures up to 200kV and the HIGH VOLTAGE IS DANGEROUS. ONLY HVD-400 measures up to 400kV.

  • Page 30: Replacement Parts

    Spellman Customer Service Department for parts lists for specific models. Each Spellman power supply has an identification label on the rear of the chassis that bears its model and serial Spellman provides parts and subassemblies for its high number.

  • Page 31: Factory Service

    Spellman personnel. See the Warranty received at the Spellman Repair Center. In the event that in the rear of this manual for more information. Follow repair work is extensive, Spellman will call to seek the return procedures described in Section 8.2.
  • Page 32 To obtain information on Spellman’s product warranty please visit our website at: http://www.spellmanhv.com/en/About/Warranty.aspx...
  • Page 33 6.3 Checksums .......................... 35 6.4 Command Overview ......................38 6.5 Response Overview ......................38 6.6 Command Structure ......................39 6.7 Spellman Test Commands ....................58 6.8 Serial Command Handling ....................58 7.0 Error Codes ......................59 Page 2 of 58...

  • Page 34: Scope

    WARNING THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES DANGEROUS VOLTAGES THAT MAY BE FATAL. PROPER GROUNDING OF ALL HIGH VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT IS ESSENTIAL.SEE ST OWNERS MANUAL FOR PROPER GROUNDING TECHNIQUE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BEFORE APPLING AC INPUT POWER TO THE ST UNIT. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE HOST COMPUTER THE COMPUTER SHOULD BE GROUNDED TO THE SAME GROUND AS THE UUT.

  • Page 35: Ethernet Interface

    Signal Parameters Power Supply Common Power Supply Ground Reset/HV Inhibit Toggle to reset latched faults, Ground = Inhibit, Open = HV ON External Interlock +24Vdc @ open, <25mA @ closed External Interlock Return Return for External Interlock. Pins 3 and 4 must be connected to HV enable mA Test Point 0-10Vdc = 0-100% rated output, Zout = 1kΩ, 1% kV Test Point...

  • Page 36: Cabling

     RJ-45 connector  Network attachment via Crossover and Standard Ethernet cables.  Supported Operating Systems: Windows 98 2ED, Windows 2000 (SP2), Windows NT (SP6), Windows XP Professional LED 1 LED 2 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Figure 2 –...

  • Page 37: Getting Started - Software

    board via Ethernet: the first is to directly cable between the host and the ST board, and the second is through the use of a switch, hub, or network. A direct connection requires a non-standard cable where the wires are not run straight through.
  • Page 38 RS-232 The RS-232 interface makes use of a standard ‘command/response’ communications protocol. See section 6.0 for the syntax of the serial interface protocol. All software that addresses the RS-232 interface must adhere to the following parameters:  A Baud rate of 115.2K bps ...

  • Page 39: Ethernet

    ETHERNET The ST contains an embedded diagnostic web server that can be accessed through any standard web browser by browsing to the ST’s IP address. For example: http://192.168.1.4 The Ethernet interface communicates using the following protocols:  TCP/IP  HTTP ...
  • Page 40 Here are the steps on Windows XP. On the desktop right click on “My Network Places” and select properties at the bottom of the menu. Figure 16 – Right Click on Desktop Figure 17 – Select Properties After selecting properties you are brought up to the screen below (Figure 18).
  • Page 41 Figure 19 – Local Area Connection Properties Now you must select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click on the Properties button to be brought to figure 20. Lastly you must disable any firewall software you have running. If you are running a proxy server for Internet access, you must also disable the proxy client.
  • Page 42 Figure 20 – TCP/IP Properties 4.2.2.2 Testing a Direct Connection You can use the program “Ping” to test a network connection between the computer and the ST. “Ping” is a command line tool so we will need to bring up a command prompt. Under Windows NT, 2000 and XP the name of this command is “CMD”.
  • Page 43 Pinging 192.168.1.4 with 32 bytes of data: Reply from 192.168.1.4: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64 Reply from 192.168.1.4: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64 Reply from 192.168.1.4: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64 Reply from 192.168.1.4: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64 Ping statistics for 192.168.1.4: Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss), Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds: Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms 4.2.3 Configuring the ST For a Local Area Network (LAN)
  • Page 44 tcpClient.RemoteHost = host tcpClient.RemotePort = portNumber tcpClient.Connect For further information regarding the use of the above commands, please refer to your Visual Studio Help File. 4.2.5.1 Data Output Example MSComm1 is the serial port and TcpClient is the Ethernet port. If (portType = "ethernet") Then tcpClient.SendData (str) Else...

  • Page 45: Ethernet Commands

    ETHERNET COMMANDS TCP/IP FORMAT Each Ethernet command will consist of a TCP/IP header followed by the required data bytes. Figure 27 summarizes the TCP/IP header configuration. Please note that this functionality is provided by the software implementation of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) TCP/IP protocol stack, specifically the upper 4 layers.

  • Page 46: Command Arguments

    The format of Data Bytes 1 through N are as follows: <STX><CMD><,>ARG><,><ETX> Where: <STX> = 1 ASCII 0x02 Start of Text character <CMD> = 2 ASCII characters representing the command ID <,> = 1 ASCII 0x2C character <ARG> = Command Argument <,>...
  • Page 47 responses only. Commands using a simple response will use the <$> character (ASCII 0x24) as a “Success” response or a single character error code. These will be seven ASCII characters in length. Response Name <CMD> Response Request kV Setpoint 10 ASCII Request mA Setpoint 10 ASCII Request Misc.

  • Page 48: Command Structure

    COMMAND STRUCTURE 5.5.1 Program User Configurations Description: The host requests that the firmware set the kV and mA ramp rates. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><09><,><ARG1><,><ARG2><,><ETX> Where: <ARG1> = kV Rate Ramp <ARG2> = mA Rate Ramp <ARG3> = AOL Enable <ARG4>...
  • Page 49 5.5.2 Program kV Description: The host requests that the firmware change the kV setpoint. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><10><,><ARG><,><ETX> Where: <ARG> = 0 - 4095 in ASCII format Response: If an error is detected, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>10,!,<ERROR>,<ETX>...
  • Page 50 5.5.3 Program mA Description: The host requests that the firmware change the mA setpoint. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><11><,><ARG><,><ETX> Where: <ARG> = 0 - 4095 in ASCII format Response: If an error is detected, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>11,!,<ERROR>,<ETX>...
  • Page 51 5.5.4 Request kV Setpoint Description: The host requests that the firmware report the kV setpoint. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><14><,><ETX> Response: If an error is detected, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>14,!,<ERROR>,<ETX> Please reference the Error Code section for a list of valid error codes.. If the message is accepted, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>14,<ARG>,<ETX>...
  • Page 52 5.5.5 Request mA Setpoint Description: The host requests that the firmware report the current mA setpoint. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><15><,><ETX> Response: If an error is detected, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>15,!,<ERROR>,<ETX> Please reference the Error Code section for a list of valid error codes. If the message is accepted, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>15,<ARG>,<ETX>...
  • Page 53 5.5.6 Request Miscellaneous Analog Monitor Readbacks Description: The host requests that the firmware transmit the present values of Miscellaneous Analog Monitor Readbacks. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><20><,><ETX> Response: If an error is detected, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>20,!,<ERROR>,<ETX> Please reference the Error Code section for a list of valid error codes.
  • Page 54 5.5.7 Request Status/Faults Description: The host requests that the firmware sends the power supply statuses and faults. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><22><,><ETX> Response: If an error is detected, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>22,!,<ERROR>,<ETX> Please reference the Error Code section for a list of valid error codes. If the message is accepted, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>22,<ARG1>,<ARG2>,<ARG3>,<ARG4>,<ARG5>,<ARG6>, <ARG7>,<ARG8>,<ARG9>,<ARG10>,<ARG11>,<ARG12>,...
  • Page 55 5.5.8 Request DSP Software Part Number/Version Description: The host requests that the firmware sends the firmware send the DSP Software part and build number. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><23><,><ETX> Response: If an error is detected, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>23,!,<ERROR>,<ETX>...
  • Page 56 5.5.9 Request Model Number Description: The host requests that the firmware sends the unit model number. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><26><,><ETX> Response: If an error is detected, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>26,!,<ERROR>,<ETX> Please reference the Error Code section for a list of valid error codes. If the message is accepted, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>26,<ARG>,<ETX>...
  • Page 57 5.5.10 Request User Configurations Description: The host requests that the firmware send the user configurable items. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><27><,><ETX> Response: If an error is detected, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>27,!,<ERROR>,<ETX> Please reference the Error Code section for a list of valid error codes. If the message is accepted, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>27,<ARG1>,<ARG2>,<ETX>...
  • Page 58 5.5.11 Request Unit Scaling Description: The host requests that the firmware send the full scale range values. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><28><,><ETX> Response: If an error is detected, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>28,!,<ERROR>,<ETX> Please reference the Error Code section for a list of valid error codes. If the message is accepted, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>28,<ARG1>,<ARG2>,<ETX>...
  • Page 59 5.5.12 Request FPGA Software Part Number/Version Description: The host requests that the firmware sends the firmware send the FPGA Software part and build number. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><43><,><ETX> Response: If an error is detected, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>43,!,<ERROR>,<ETX>...
  • Page 60 5.5.13 Request kV Monitor Description: The host requests that the firmware report kV monitor. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><60><,><ETX> Response: If an error is detected, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>60,!,<ERROR>,<ETX> Please reference the Error Code section for a list of valid error codes. If the message is accepted, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>60,<ARG>,<ETX>...
  • Page 61 5.5.14 Request mA Monitor Description: The host requests that the firmware report mA monitor. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><61><,><ETX> Response: If an error is detected, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>61,!,<ERROR>,<ETX> Please reference the Error Code section for a list of valid error codes. If the message is accepted, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>61,<ARG>,<ETX>...
  • Page 62 5.5.15 Request Slave Faults Description: The host requests that the firmware report Slave Faults. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><68><,><ETX> Response: If an error is detected, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>68,!,<ERROR>,<ETX> Please reference the Error Code section for a list of valid error codes. If the message is accepted, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>68,<ARG1>,<ARG2>,<ARG3>,<ARG4>,<ARG5>,<ARG6>, <ARG7>,<ARG8>,<ARG9>,<ETX>...
  • Page 63 5.5.16 Request System Voltages Description: The host requests that the firmware report System Voltages. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><69><,><ETX> Response: If an error is detected, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>69,!,<ERROR>,<ETX> Please reference the Error Code section for a list of valid error codes. If the message is accepted, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>69,<ARG1>,<ARG2>,<ARG3>,<ARG4>,<ARG5>,<ARG6>, <ARG7>,<ETX>...
  • Page 64 5.5.17 Reset Faults Description: The host requests the firmware to clear latched faults. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><74><,><ETX> Response: If an error is detected, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>74,!,<ERROR>,<ETX> Please reference the Error Code section for a list of valid error codes. If the message is accepted, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>74,$,<ETX>...
  • Page 65 5.5.18 Program Local/Remote Mode Description: The host requests the firmware to switch between Local and Remote Mode. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><99><,><ARG><,><ETX> Where: <ARG> 1 = Remote, 0 = Local in ASCII format Response: If an error is detected, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>99,!,<ERROR>,<ETX>...

  • Page 66: Serial Commands - Rs-232

    SERIAL COMMANDS – RS-232 SERIAL INTERFACE PROTOCOL Serial communications will use the following protocol: <STX><CMD><,>ARG><,><CSUM><ETX> Where: <STX> = 1 ASCII 0x02 Start of Text character <CMD> = 2 ASCII characters representing the command ID <,> = 1 ASCII 0x2C character <ARG>...
  • Page 67 Dim CSb3 As Integer Dim CSb$ Dim X X = 0 For i = 1 To (Len(outputString)) 'Starting with the CMD character X = X + Asc(Mid(outputString, i, 1)) 'adds ascii values together Next i CSb1 = 256 - X CSb2 = 127 And (CSb1) 'Twos Complement CSb3 = 64 Or (CSb2)
  • Page 68 Here is another example, this time for command 22 (Request Status) which has no arguments. The original message with a placeholder for checksum is: <STX>22,<CSUM><ETX>  First, you add up all the characters starting with the ‘2’ in the command number to the comma before the checksum with their ASCII values (in hexadecimal): 0x32 + 0x32 + 0x2C = 0x90...

  • Page 69: Command Overview

    COMMAND OVERVIEW Serial Command Overview Command Name <CMD> <ARG> RANGE Program User Configurations See Desc. See Desc. Program kV Setpoint 1-4 ASCII 0-4095 Program mA Setpoint 1-4 ASCII 0-4095 Request kV Setpoint None Request mA Setpoint None Request Misc. Analog None Monitor Readbacks Request Status...

  • Page 70: Command Structure

    COMMAND STRUCTURE 6.6.1 Program User Configurations Description: The host requests that the firmware set the user configurable items. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><09><,><ARG1><,><ARG2><,><CSUM><ETX> Where: <ARG1> = kV Rate Ramp <ARG2> = mA Rate Ramp <ARG3> = AOL Enable <ARG4> = APT Enable Range: Valid values for ARG1 and ARG2 are from 0 through 10000 milliseconds.
  • Page 71 6.6.2 Program kV Description: The host requests that the firmware change the kV setpoint. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><10><,><ARG><,><CSUM><ETX> Where: <ARG> = 0 - 4095 in ASCII format Response: If an error is detected, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>10,!,<ERROR>,<CSUM><ETX>...
  • Page 72 6.6.3 Program mA Description: The host requests that the firmware change the mA setpoint. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><11><,><ARG><,><CSUM><ETX> Where: <ARG> = 0 - 4095 in ASCII format Response: If an error is detected, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>11,!,<ERROR>,<ETX>...
  • Page 73 6.6.4 Request kV Setpoint Description: The host requests that the firmware report the kV setpoint. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><14><,><CSUM><ETX> Response: If an error is detected, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>14,!,<ERROR>,<CSUM><ETX> Please reference the Error Code section for a list of valid error codes.. If the message is accepted, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>14,<ARG>,<CSUM><ETX>...
  • Page 74 6.6.5 Request mA Setpoint Description: The host requests that the firmware report the current mA setpoint. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><15><,><CSUM><ETX> Response: If an error is detected, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>15,!,<ERROR>,<CSUM><ETX> Please reference the Error Code section for a list of valid error codes. If the message is accepted, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>15,<ARG>,<CSUM><ETX>...
  • Page 75 6.6.6 Request Miscellaneous Analog Monitor Readbacks Description: The host requests that the firmware transmit the present values of Miscellaneous Analog Monitor Readbacks. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><20><,><CSUM><ETX> Response: If an error is detected, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>20,!,<ERROR>,<CSUM><ETX> Please reference the Error Code section for a list of valid error codes.
  • Page 76 6.6.7 Request Status/Faults Description: The host requests that the firmware sends the power supply statuses and faults. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><22><,><CSUM><ETX> Response: If an error is detected, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>22,!,<ERROR>,<CSUM><ETX> Please reference the Error Code section for a list of valid error codes. If the message is accepted, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>22,<ARG1>,<ARG2>,<ARG3>,<ARG4>,<ARG5>,<ARG6>, <ARG7>,<ARG8>,<ARG9>,<ARG10>,<ARG11>,<ARG12>,...
  • Page 77 6.6.8 Request DSP Software Part Number/Version Description: The host requests that the firmware sends the firmware send the DSP Software part and build number. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><23><,><CSUM><ETX> Response: If an error is detected, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>23,!,<ERROR>,<CSUM><ETX>...
  • Page 78 6.6.9 Request Model Number Description: The host requests that the firmware sends the unit model number. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><26><,><CSUM><ETX> Response: If an error is detected, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>26,!,<ERROR>,<CSUM><ETX> Please reference the Error Code section for a list of valid error codes. If the message is accepted, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>26,<ARG>,<CSUM><ETX>...
  • Page 79 6.6.10 Request User Configurations Description: The host requests that the firmware send the user configurable items. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><27><,><CSUM><ETX> Response: If an error is detected, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>27,!,<ERROR>,<ETX> Please reference the Error Code section for a list of valid error codes. If the message is accepted, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>27,<ARG1>,<ARG2>,<CSUM><ETX>...
  • Page 80 6.6.11 Request Unit Scaling Description: The host requests that the firmware send the full scale range values. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><28><,><CSUM><ETX> Response: If an error is detected, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>28,!,<ERROR>,<ETX> Please reference the Error Code section for a list of valid error codes. If the message is accepted, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>28,<ARG1>,<ARG2>,<CSUM><ETX>...
  • Page 81 6.6.12 Request FPGA Software Part Number/Version Description: The host requests that the firmware sends the firmware send the FPGA Software part and build number. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><43><,><CSUM><ETX> Response: If an error is detected, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>43,!,<ERROR>,<CSUM><ETX>...
  • Page 82 6.6.13 Request kV Monitor Description: The host requests that the firmware report kV monitor. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><60><,><CSUM><ETX> Response: If an error is detected, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>60,!,<ERROR>,<CSUM><ETX> Please reference the Error Code section for a list of valid error codes. If the message is accepted, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>60,<ARG>,<CSUM><ETX>...
  • Page 83 6.6.14 Request mA Monitor Description: The host requests that the firmware report mA monitor. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><61><,><CSUM><ETX> Response: If an error is detected, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>61,!,<ERROR>,<CSUM><ETX> Please reference the Error Code section for a list of valid error codes. If the message is accepted, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>61,<ARG>,<CSUM><ETX>...
  • Page 84 6.6.15 Request Slave Faults Description: The host requests that the firmware report Slave Faults. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><68><,><CSUM><ETX> Response: If an error is detected, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>68,!,<ERROR>,<CSUM><ETX> Please reference the Error Code section for a list of valid error codes. If the message is accepted, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>68,<ARG1>,<ARG2>,<ARG3>,<ARG4>,<ARG5>,<ARG6>,<ARG7 >,<ARG8>,<ARG9>,<CSUM><ETX>...
  • Page 85 6.6.16 Request System Voltages Description: The host requests that the firmware report System Voltages. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><69><,><CSUM><ETX> Response: If an error is detected, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>69,!,<ERROR>,<CSUM><ETX> Please reference the Error Code section for a list of valid error codes. If the message is accepted, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>68,<ARG1>,<ARG2>,<ARG3>,<ARG4>,<ARG5>,<ARG6>, <ARG7>,<CSUM><ETX>...
  • Page 86 6.6.17 Reset Faults Description: The host requests the firmware to clear latched faults. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><74><,><CSUM><ETX> Response: If an error is detected, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>74,!,<ERROR>,<CSUM><ETX> Please reference the Error Code section for a list of valid error codes. If the message is accepted, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>74,$,<CSUM><ETX>...
  • Page 87 6.6.18 Program Local/Remote Mode Description: The host requests the firmware to switch between Local and Remote Mode. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX><99><,><ARG><,><CSUM><ETX> Where: <ARG> 1 = Remote, 0 = Local in ASCII format Response: If an error is detected, the Power Supply responds with: <STX>99,!,<ERROR>,<CSUM><ETX>...

  • Page 88: Spellman Test Commands

     Program Hardware Version (Hardware setup)  Program Model number(Hardware setup)  Store A/D Calibration Value (Hardware setup)  Request Miscellaneous Analog Readbacks Contact Spellman High Voltage for details and the syntax of these commands. 6.8 SERIAL COMMAND HANDLING 6.8.1 Command Time Out The host computer should set a serial time out at approximately 100mS.

  • Page 89: Error Codes

    7.0 ERROR CODES Possible error codes are:  1 – Incorrectly formatted packet/message  2 – Invalid Command ID  3 – Parameter out of range  4 – Packet overrun FPGA Register read and write  5 – Flash programming error ...

  • Page 90: Equipment Required

    DATE: This information contained herein is proprietary to Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corp. and is to be used only for the purpose intended and is not to be reproduced either in whole or in part without the expressed written permission of Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corp.
  • Page 91 PROCEDURE NO.: 100960-551 REV: B SHEET 2 OF 7 TITLE: TI Upload Procedure J:\100\100960-551.doc  When the Load File Button is clicked the following window will appear. In this window you can navigate to the directory where the programming files are stored. The GUI recognizes S record files (SWPxxxx- xxx.S2/altera_rev###.S2 for the FPGA and SWMxxxx- xxx.S2/tidsp_rev### .S2 for the DSP).
  • Page 92 PROCEDURE NO.: 100960-551 REV: B SHEET 3 OF 7 TITLE: TI Upload Procedure J:\100\100960-551.doc  Depending upon the programming file selected the appropriate Program button will be enabled. Since the file selected started with SWPxxxx- xxx/altera_rev the Altera FPGA button is shown as enabled. If the file selected started with SWMxxxx-xxx/tidsp_rev then the TI DSP button would be enabled.
  • Page 93 PROCEDURE NO.: 100960-551 REV: B SHEET 4 OF 7 TITLE: TI Upload Procedure J:\100\100960-551.doc  This window will appear asking if you are sure you want to program the FPGA (DSP if that was the programming file selected). Click the Yes button.
  • Page 94 PROCEDURE NO.: 100960-551 REV: B SHEET 5 OF 7 TITLE: TI Upload Procedure J:\100\100960-551.doc If the No button was clicked then a frmUpload window will appear, click OK. You will then return to the Main GUI window with the program buttons disabled (as in the first step). ...
  • Page 95 PROCEDURE NO.: 100960-551 REV: B SHEET 6 OF 7 TITLE: TI Upload Procedure J:\100\100960-551.doc  When programming has completed a firmUpload window will appear indicating “Firmware Update Completed”. Click the OK button.  The Main GUI window will appear with the Program buttons disabled.
  • Page 96 PROCEDURE NO.: 100960-551 REV: B SHEET 7 OF 7 TITLE: TI Upload Procedure J:\100\100960-551.doc End of document.
  • Page 97 DATE: This information contained herein is proprietary to Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corp. and is to be used only for the purpose intended and is not to be reproduced either in whole or in part without the expressed written permission of Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corp. J:\101\101501-...
  • Page 98 PROCEDURE NO.: 101501-580 SHEET 2 OF 12 REV: A TITLE: PROC. STANDARD ST GUI INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS J:\101\101501-580.doc 3  If you wish to change the path the software will install to, select the ‘Browse’ button and  navigate to a new path, otherwise select ‘Next’    4  At this point, the installer is ready to proceed, if you want to change the path, you can  select ‘Back’ and then ‘Browse’ from the previous screen, or select ‘Cancel’ to abort the  installation before any changes are made to your computer. If you are ready to install, click  ‘Next’.     5  Installation will begin and a progress bar will indicate the status of the install, this may  take up to 3 minutes.    6  Once completed, the installer will display a message indicating successful installation,  simply click ‘Close’ to finish. ...
  • Page 99 PROCEDURE NO.: 101501-580 SHEET 3 OF 12 REV: A TITLE: PROC. STANDARD ST GUI INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS J:\101\101501-580.doc Initial startup and configuration – Serial port 1. Using the Start Menu, navigate to the Spellman High Voltage Demo GUI program group and  select the ST_GUI application there. Upon first startup, the GUI will display the main screen,  and indicate it is not connected in the title bar.    2. To begin configuration of the software for your power supply, select the ‘Coms’ tab.   ...
  • Page 100 PROCEDURE NO.: 101501-580 SHEET 4 OF 12 REV: A TITLE: PROC. STANDARD ST GUI INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS J:\101\101501-580.doc 3. Select RS‐232 Communications by clicking the radio button to the left of it, and you will be  presented with a list of available COM ports on your computer.     4. Select the port you are using by clicking it with the mouse, it will be highlighted and you will  then be presented with options for available baud rates.     5. Select the baud rate in the same manner by clicking on it with the mouse, note that the  default baud rate for ST units is 115200, and this is the option you should select unless you  have specifically requested a different baud rate. Once selected, you will be presented with  an option for selecting the Data Bit number. ...
  • Page 101 PROCEDURE NO.: 101501-580 SHEET 5 OF 12 REV: A TITLE: PROC. STANDARD ST GUI INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS J:\101\101501-580.doc   6. For the remaining three settings, you are presented with one option apiece, and should  select that option as your default, if you have requested specifically different settings, please  contact Spellman High Voltage for instruction on how to configure your system for these  options.    7. Make sure the power supply has control power and is properly connected to the serial port  on your computer, then click ‘Click here to Save these settings’ to save the settings and  connect to the power supply. After a moment, the indicator panel to the right should  become active and show the same as the panel on the front of the supply, and the model  number should appear in the title bar. ...
  • Page 102 PROCEDURE NO.: 101501-580 SHEET 6 OF 12 REV: A TITLE: PROC. STANDARD ST GUI INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS J:\101\101501-580.doc   8. The unit is now configured, these settings will automatically save upon connection so you  will not need to configure the software again unless you need different settings. Please see  Section 4 – Main Operation for an overview of the main control screens. ...
  • Page 103 PROCEDURE NO.: 101501-580 SHEET 7 OF 12 REV: A TITLE: PROC. STANDARD ST GUI INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS J:\101\101501-580.doc Initial startup and configuration – Ethernet 1. Using the Start Menu, navigate to the Spellman High Voltage Demo GUI program group and  select the ST_GUI application there. Upon first startup, the GUI will display the main screen,  and indicate it is not connected in the title bar.    2. To begin configuration of the software for your power supply, select the ‘Coms’ tab.   ...
  • Page 104 PROCEDURE NO.: 101501-580 SHEET 8 OF 12 REV: A TITLE: PROC. STANDARD ST GUI INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS J:\101\101501-580.doc 3. Select RS‐232 Communications by clicking the radio button to the left of it, the fields for IP  address and port number will become active.    4. The default address and port number are automatically entered for you in the field, if you  requested a different configuration with the unit, or have changed the units settings in the  past, enter the correct information here. If you did not request a different configuration and  you are unable to use the default settings, please contact Spellman High Voltage to address  the situation.  5. Make sure the power supply has control power and is properly connected to the same  computer network your computer, or that it is connected directly via cross‐over cable, then  click ‘Click here to Save these settings’ to save the settings and connect to the power supply.  After a moment, the indicator panel to the right should become active and show the same  as the panel on the front of the supply, and the model number should appear in the title bar.    6. The unit is now configured, these settings will automatically save upon connection so you  will not need to configure the software again unless you need different settings. Please see  Section 4 – Main Operation for an overview of the main control screens. ...
  • Page 105 PROCEDURE NO.: 101501-580 SHEET 9 OF 12 REV: A TITLE: PROC. STANDARD ST GUI INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS J:\101\101501-580.doc Main Operation 1. Once the software has established a connection to the supply, you can access the ‘Main  Control’ tab by selecting it with the mouse. This tab is selected by default on startup once  the software has been configured..     2. From the main control screen, you can see the current readbacks for KV and mA, and you  can also use the knobs to set the remote programming levels for both KV and mA. This  screen cannot enable high voltage output; that can be only controlled using the hardware  interface.   NOTE: In order to use the remote programming knobs, the power supply must be put in remote mode by selecting the ‘Local/Remote’...
  • Page 106 PROCEDURE NO.: 101501-580 SHEET 10 OF 12 REV: A TITLE: PROC. STANDARD ST GUI INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS J:\101\101501-580.doc voltage, the proper indicators should appear on the screen.    4. The other tabs provide additional operating information about the power supply and its  current status, for more information on these screens, see Section 5 – Status, Configuration  and Graphing. ...
  • Page 107 PROCEDURE NO.: 101501-580 SHEET 11 OF 12 REV: A TITLE: PROC. STANDARD ST GUI INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS J:\101\101501-580.doc Status, Configuration and Graphing Besides the ‘Coms’ and ‘Main Control’ tabs are four other auxiliary tabs that display additional information and configuration options for the system. In order, these are the ‘Status’, ‘Misc Sys Info’, ‘User Configs’ and ‘Graphs’...
  • Page 108 Spellman High Voltage due to the high risk posed by changing these settings. If you require specialized arc configurations, please contact Spellman High Voltage for assistance.

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