Page 1 Revision AJ September 2008 Copyright © 2002-2008 by California Instruments. All rights reserved. P/N 7003-960 MX Series AC and DC Power Source User Manual Series I / Series II TEL: +1 (858) 677-9040 FAX: +1 (858) 677-0940 Email: sales@calinst.com Web Site: http://www.calinst.com...
Page 2 MX135-3Pi (-MB) • MX180-3 • MX180-3Pi (-MB) • MX225-3 • MX225-3Pi (-MB) • MX270-3 • MX270-3Pi (-MB) • Note: For MX15-1, MX15-1Pi, see user manual P/N 7005-960. © Copyright 2002 - 2008, California Instruments. Rev AJ, September 2008. MX Series...
Page 3 California Instruments assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements. If the power source is used in a manner not specified by California Instruments, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Page 4 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments MX Series...
Page 5 VOIDED WARRANTY Any misuse or abuse of, as well as any modifications or changes made to any California Instruments product will automatically void the factory warranty. Removing non-normal use related covers or any sealed covers or lids also automatically voids factory warranty unless express written or email authorization is obtained from the customer service department in advance.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments Table of Contents 1. Introduction ........................... 11 General Description......................... 11 Manual organization and format ...................... 11 Different Model Series........................12 2. Specifications ..........................13 Electrical............................13 Mechanical ............................22 Environmental ..........................23 Regulatory ............................23 Front Panel Controls ........................
Page 7 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 7. Service ............................176 Cleaning............................176 General............................176 Basic operation ..........................176 Advanced Troubleshooting......................178 Factory Assistance ........................180 Fuses............................. 181 Firmware Updates ......................... 182 8. Top Assembly Replaceable Parts ....................185 9.
Page 8 Figure 3-5: External sense cable shield connection to chassis ground ..................42 Figure 3-6: Location of Output Terminals (Front view)........................ 44 Figure 3-7: MX30-1 / MX45-1 Output Wiring (Rear view) ......................45 Figure 3-8: MX30-3 / MX45-3 Output Wiring (Rear view) ......................46 Figure 3-9:MX60, MX60-MB, MX90 or MX90-MB Output Wiring (Rear view) ................
Page 9 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments Figure 4-33: Custom Waveform Creation with GUI Program ....................122 Figure 4-34: Waveform Crest Factor Affects Max. rms Voltage....................124 Figure 4-35: Waveform Frequency Domain View Mode ......................125 Figure 4-36: Scrolling Through Tabular FFT Data ........................129 Figure 4-37: Scrolling through bar chart FFT Data........................129...
Page 10 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments List of Tables Table 3-1: Suggested Input Wiring Sizes for each MX Cabinet * ....................40 Table 3-2: Suggested Output Wiring Sizes * ..........................43 Table 3-3: Output Terminal connections............................. 44 Table 3-4: System Interface Connectors............................. 56 Table 3-5: Analog Interface Connector ............................
Page 11: Introduction
1.2 Manual organization and format All user documentation for California Instruments power sources is provided on CDROM in electronic format. (Adobe Portable Document Format) The required Adobe PDF viewer is supplied on the same CDROM. This manual may be printed for personal use if a hardcopy is desired.
Page 12: Different Model Series
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 1.3 Different Model Series There are two versions of the MX Series product, Series I and Series II. This user manual covers both MX model series with top level assembly part numbers 7003-400 (Series I) and 7003-422 (Series II).
Page 13: Specifications
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 2. Specifications Specifications shown are valid over an ambient temperature range of 25 ± 5° C and apply after a 30 minute warm-up time. Unless otherwise noted, all specifications are per phase for sine wave output into a resistive load.
Page 14 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 2.1.2 Output Note: All specifications are for AC and DC unless otherwise indicated. Output Parameter MX30 MX45 MX60 MX90 MX135 Modes AC, DC Controller AC, DC, AC+DC Controller Voltage: Ranges (L-N): AC Mode...
Page 15 This level may not be reached under all load conditions. Depending on load conditions, peak current may max out at lower levels due to amplifier output impedance. AC Mode MX30-1 / MX30-3Pi 1Phs / MX45-1 / MX45-3Pi 1Phs V Lo: 900 A...
Page 16: Figure 2-1: Mx30-3 Voltage / Current Rating Chart For 150/300 V Ac Ranges
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments Output Parameter MX30 MX45 MX60 MX90 MX135 Resolution: 0.01 Hz from 16.00 to 81.91 Hz 0.1 Hz from 82.0 to 819.0 Hz Accuracy: ± 0.01 % Phase (3 phase mode) Range: Phase B/C relative to phase A 0.0 to 360.0°...
Page 17: Figure 2-2: Mx45-3 Voltage / Current Rating Chart For 150/300 V Ac Ranges - Max Rating
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 100 A Current (RMS) Low V Range 50 A High V Range 7.5 15 Voltage (RMS) Figure 2-2: MX45-3 Voltage / Current Rating Chart for 150/300 V AC Ranges – Max Rating. Figure 2-3: Voltage / Current Rating Chart for 150/300 V AC Ranges – Derated.
Page 18: Figure 2-4: Mx30-3 Voltage / Current Rating Chart For 200/400 V Dc Ranges
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments Figure 2-4: MX30-3 Voltage / Current Rating Chart for 200/400 V DC Ranges 50 A Current (DC) Low V Range 25 A High V Range 20 40 Voltage (DC) Figure 2-5: MX45-3 Voltage / Current Rating Chart for 200/400 V DC Ranges – Max. Rating...
Page 19 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 62.5 A Current (DC) Full Power 31 A 25 A Full Power Voltage (DC) Figure 2-6: Voltage / Current Rating Chart for 200/400 V DC Ranges – Derated 2.1.3 AC Measurements Measurement specifications apply to MX30-3 / MX30-3Pi / MX45-3 or MX45-3Pi in three-phase mode.
Page 20 Note: Accuracy specifications are valid above 100 counts. For current and power measurements, specifications apply from 2% to 100% of measurement range. Current and Power accuracy and resolution specifications are times three for MX30-1, MX45-1, MX60, MX90 and MX135 or MX30-3Pi / 2.1.5 Harmonic Measurements (Pi controller) Harmonic measurement specifications apply to MX30-3, MX45-3, MX30-3Pi and MX45-3Pi in three-phase mode.
Page 21 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments Parameter Specification frequency change. Isolated TTL output. Output reverts to Function strobe when not uses as Trig Out. This function is mutually exclusive with the Function Strobe output. Function Strobe: Active for any voltage or frequency program change. 400 µs pulse for voltage or frequency change.
Page 22: Mechanical
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 2.1.7 Unit Protection Input Over current: In-line fast acting fuses. Check fuse rating in Service and Maintenance section. Ratings will depend on AC input configuration settings. Circuit breaker for LV supply. Input Over voltage: Automatic shutdown.
Page 23: Environmental
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 2.3 Environmental Parameter Specification Operating Temp: 0° to +35° C. (Except in CP mode). +32° to +104° F. Storage Temp: -40° to +85 °C. -40° to +185° F. Altitude: < 2000 meters Relative Humidity: 0-95 % RAH, non-condensing maximum for temperatures up to 31°C...
Page 24: Special Features And Options
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments Displays: LCD graphics display: A large high contrast LCD display with backlight provides easy to read guidance through all setup operations. An adjustable viewing angle makes it easy to read from all practical locations.
Page 25 BNC T connectors. Note: Do not misplace the 2 keys provided, as no duplicates are available from CI. If lost, the ES switch must be replaced. In that case, contact California Instruments customer service. (support@calinst.com Increases maximum output frequency to 905 Hz.
Page 26 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments multiple MX chassis to common AC input service. See section 3.13 for details. 7003-424-1 Output noise filter, 3 phase + neutral. May be used to reduce output noise of MX30 or MX45 when testing EUT’s for conducted emissions.
Page 27: Figure 2-7: Mx30-3 Voltage / Current Rating Chart, -Hv Option
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments Note: Output specifications apply below the Current / Voltage rating lines shown in the V/I rating chart below. Figure 2-7: MX30-3 Voltage / Current Rating Chart, -HV Option Current (RMS) 37.5 A 37.5...
Page 28 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 2.6.2 -XV Option Specifications Consult factory for -XV option specifications. 2.6.3 -HF Option Specifications The -HF option extends the maximum available output frequency from 819 Hz to 905 Hz. Some restrictions are in effect at this increased output frequency level.
Page 29: Figure 2-10: -Hf Option Voltage Frequency Rating 300V Range
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments Figure 2-10: -HF Option Voltage Frequency Rating 300V range Figure 2-11: -HF Option Voltage Frequency Rating 150V range MX Series...
Page 30 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 2.6.4 -LF Option Specifications The -LF option limits the maximum available output frequency to 500 Hz. All other specifications of the MX45 system remain unchanged if this option is installed. 2.6.5 WHM Option Specifications...
Page 31: Supplemental Specifications
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 2.7 Supplemental Specifications Supplemental specifications are not warranted and generally reflect typical performance characteristics. These characteristics are have been checked on a type test basis only and are not verified on each unit shipped. They are provided for reference only.
Page 32 The output noise can be reduced by using one or more external filters. A suitable filter is the P/N 7003-424-1 (Figure 2-12) available from California Instruments as an option. Attenuation at the 250 kHz ripple frequency is 20 dBuV. The output voltage drop at 800 Hz full load is less than 1Vrms.
Page 33: Figure 2-12: Mx Output Filter Option Schematic
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments Figure 2-12: MX output f ilter option schematic MX Series...
Page 34: Figure 2-13: Mx45 Output Noise 10 Khz - 1 Mhz
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments Figure 2-13: MX45 Output Noise 10 KHz – 1 MHz MX Series...
Page 35: Figure 2-14: Mx45 Output Noise 10 Khz - 1 Mhz With Optional Filter
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments Figure 2-14: MX4 5 Output N oise 10 KHz - 1 M with optional Filter MX Series...
Page 36: Unpacking And Installation
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 3. Unpacking and Installation 3.1 Unpacking Inspect the unit for any possible shipping damage immediately upon receipt. If damage is vident, notify the carrier. DO NOT return an instrument to the factory without prior approval.
Page 37: Mechanical Installation
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 3.3 Mechanical Installation The MX's are completely self-contained power sources. They are to be used free standing on a solid surface. The units are fan cooled, drawing air in from the front and exhausting at the rear.
Page 38: Figure 3-2: Location Of Ac Input Fuse Block And Chassis Ground Connection - Front View, Access Panel Removed
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments Figure 3-2: Location of AC Input Fuse Block and Chassis Ground Connection - Front View, Access Panel Removed Note: To comply with product safety requirements, EARTH GROUND must be connected to the chassis of the AC power system using the ground stud located directly below the AC input fuse block.
Page 39: Figure 3-3: Mx Series Ac Input Connection Diagram (Rear View)
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 3ø AC Line Input PROTECTIVE GROUND EXTERNAL CIRCUIT BREAKER AC MAINS 3 PHASE Figure 3-3: MX Series AC Input Connection Diagram (Rear view) MX Series...
Page 40: Ac On/Off Circuit Breaker On Mx Series Front Panel
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments The input power cables and protective circuit breaker used must be large enough to handle the input current and input voltage of the power source and must conform to local electrical codes. C nsult a q ualified electrician prior to installation.
Page 41: Figure 3-4: Rear Panel
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments CAUTION: The AC input fuses can only be checked is the MX unit is completely de-energized and disconnected from any AC power input. Note: Under no circumstances should AC input power be applied if one or more of the AC input line fuses have failed and opened up.
Page 42: Output Connections
A, B and C. The neutral connection (if needed) can be made on terminal block TB1B. If the model used is an MX30-1, MX30-3Pi, MX45-1 or MX45-3Pi with single-phase capability, the single phase A output connection is available on TB1B as well. Note that the neutral for either single or three-phase mode is always located on TB1B.
Page 43: Table 3-2: Suggested Output Wiring Sizes
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments covers. This can tak e the form of a panel-mounted socket (1 or 3 phase) of sufficient current and voltage rating. ( Not supplied with MX) The output power cables must be large enough to prevent a total voltage drop exceeding 1% the rated output voltage between the power source and the load.
Page 44: Figure 3-6: Location Of Output Terminals (Front View)
The correct standard size Allen wrenches for connecting output wiring to TB1A and/or TB1B are supplied with each MX in the ship kit. Look for a brown envelope. If the correct tools cannot be found, contact California Instruments customer service at support@calinst.com Terminal block TB1B always provides the output neutral connection, regardless of the phase mode (1 or 3 phase output mode).
Page 45: Figure 3-7: Mx30-1 / Mx45-1 Output Wiring (Rear View)
California Instruments 3.6.2 MX45-1, MX30-1, MX30-3Pi and MX45-3Pi 1 ø mode Output Wiring Diagram Figure 3-7 shows the required output connections for a MX30-1, MX45-1, MX30-3Pi or MX45 3Pi in single-phase mode output configuration (rear-view perspective). See section 3.6.3 for the MX30-3Pi or MX45-3Pi in three-phase mode.
Page 46: Figure 3-8: Mx30-3 / Mx45-3 Output Wiring (Rear View)
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 3.6.3 MX30-3, MX45-3, MX30-3Pi and MX45-3Pi 3ø mode Output Wiring Diagram Figure 3-8 shows the required output connecti ons for a MX30-3, MX45-3 three phase or an MX30-3Pi and MX45-3Pi in three-phase mode output c onfiguration (rear-view perspective).
Page 47: Figure 3-9:Mx60, Mx60-Mb, Mx90 Or Mx90-Mb Output Wiring (Rear View)
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 3.6.4 MX60 or MX90 Output Wiring Diagram Figure 3-9 shows the required output connections for a MX60-3 or MX90-3 three phase output configuration (rear-view perspective). Always disconnect all input power from the MX60 or MX90 before removing the front panel cover that provides access to the input and output terminal connections.
Page 48: Figure 3-10: Two Mx's In Clock And Lock Mode Output Wiring (Rear View)
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments Figure 3-10: Two MX's in Clock and Lock mode Output Wiring (Rear view) MX Series...
Page 49 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 3.6.5 MX135 Output Wiring Diagram Figure 3-11 shows the required output connections for a MX135-3Pi or MX135-3Pi-MB three phase output configuration (rear-view perspective). Always disconnect all input power from the MX135 before removing the front panel cover that provides access to the input and output terminal connections.
Page 50: Figure 3-11: Mx135 Or Mx135-Mb Output Wiring (Rear View)
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments Figure 3-11: MX135 or MX135-MB Output Wiring (Rear view) MX Series...
Page 51: Figure 3-12: Three Mx's In Clock And Lock Mode - Output Wiring (Rear View)
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments Figure 3-12: Three MX's in Clock and Lock mode - Output Wiring (Rear view) MX Series...
Page 52 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 3.6.6 MX180, MX225, and MX270 Output Wiring Diagram Figure 3-11 shows the required output connections for a MX180-3Pi through MX270-3Pi three phase output configuration (rear-view perspective). For MX180, only 4 cabinets are used and for MX225 only 5 but otherwise the wiring diagrams are the same so only the complete MX270-3Pi configuration is shown.
Page 53: Figure 3-13: Mx180, Mx225 Or Mx270 Output Wiring (Rear View)
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments Output W iring (Rear view) Figure 3-13: MX18 0, M X225 or MX270 MX Series...
Page 54: Figure 3-14: Ship Kit Terminal Block Dimensions
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 3.6.7 Multi-Chassis Output Connections If two or more MX chassis are used to form a single power system, the outputs of all chassis need to be combined (paralleled by phase). This can be done directly at the EUT if convenient...
Page 55: Connectors - Rear Panel
Cal ifornia Instruments supplied cables, and only between California Instruments equipment. The Clock and Lock BNC connectors located on the rear panel are used to synchronize and control the phase shift between the three output...
Page 56: Table 3-4: System Interface Connectors
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments P8 / P9 Description 300 VRNG: 300 V AC Range Select COM: Common. Signal return. /REM OFF: Remote Off Control not COM: Common. Signal return FLK/BYP: Flicker / Bypass OMNI control /OVL: Overload not CLA: Current Limit A.
Page 57: Table 3-6: Bnc Connectors
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 3.7.3 BNC Connectors BNC connectors. Functions are called out on rear panel decal. Table shows connections from left to right when standing at the rear of the MX cabinet. Table 3-6: BNC Connectors...
Page 58: Table 3-9: Rs232 Connector Pin Out - Mx With Rs232 And Usb
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 3.7.5 RS232C Serial Interface Connector An RS232 serial interface connector is located on the rear panel on all models. Note that two versions of the RS232 exist on the MX model series depending on the age of the unit. Older models can be identified by the fact that they will not have a USB interface.
Page 59: Figure 3-15: Rs232C Cable For Pc Connection Wiring Diagram - Mx Without Usb
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments DB-9 PC DB-9 AC Source Direction Description output reserved input Receive data(RxD) output Transmit data (TxD) output Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Signal Ground input Data Set Ready (DSR) no conne no connect utput...
Page 60: Figure 3-16: Usb Connector Pin Orientation
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 3.7.6 USB Interface A standard USB Series B device connector is located on the rear panel for remote control. A standard USB cable between the AC Source and a PC or USB Hub may be used.
Page 61: Table 3-12: Rj45 Lan Connector Pin Out
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 3.7.7 LAN Interface – RJ45 An optional RJ45 Ethernet 10BaseT connector is located on the rear panel for remote control. standard RJ45 UTP patch cord between the AC Source and a network Hub may be used to connect the AC source to a LAN.
Page 62: Figure 3-17: Emergency Switch (Es Option) Shut Off Inter Connect On -Mb Systems
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 3.7.8 ES Option - Emergency Switch Interconnect for –MB systems – BNC An optional BNC connector is located on the rear panel for connecting multiple chassis, ea having a controller and an emergency shut off switch (-ES option). This connection is required to create an OR-ed operation of more than one –ES switch.
Page 63: Multiple Cabinet System Configurations (Incl. -Mb)
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 3.8 Multiple Cabinet System Configurations (incl. –MB) Multi-cabinet MX models consist of two or three autonomous or Auxiliary MX45-3Pi units. Auxiliary units do not have their own controller and are identified easily by their blank front panel (except for status indicator LEDs).
Page 64: Figure 3-18: Multi-Cabinet Dip Switch Location And Setting
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments Top View from back of MX chassis Interface Board Detail view DIP S1 MASTER SINGLE-CAB MULTI-CAB 1 2 3 MODE Figure 3-18: Multi-Cabinet DIP Switch Location and Setting MX Series...
Page 65: Multiple Cabinet Power Up/Down Procedures
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 3.9 Multiple Cabinet Power Up/Down Procedures For all multi-cabinet MX Series configurations (MX60, MX90, MX135, MX180, MX225 and MX270), the following Power Up (Turn on) and Power Down (Turn off) procedures should be observed.
Page 66: Clock And Lock Configurations
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 3.10 Clock and Lock Configurations The MX Series may optionally be equipped for clock and lock mode of operation. This mode is a special form of Master/Auxiliary, which requires each chassis to have its controller. As such, i t is possible to create 2, 3, 6 or 9 phase power systems using 2 to 3 MX chassis.
Page 67: Table 3-14: Clock And Lock Initialization Settings
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 3.10.2 Clock/Lock Initialization Settings The mo de of operati on o f the MX-LKS auxiliary unit is determined by the Clock mode set in the PROGR AM2 screen. Since most clock and lock systems are permanently used in this...
Page 68: Basic Initial Functional Test
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 3.11 Basic Initial Functional Test CAUTION: Work carefully when performing these tests; hazardous voltages are present on the input and output during this test. Refer to Figure 3-19 for the required functional test set up. Proceed as follows to perform a basic function check of the power system: 1.
Page 69: Figure 3-19: Functional Test Setup
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments In the unlikely event the power source does n ot pass the functional test, refer to the calibration procedure in Section 6 or call California Instrument’s customer satisfaction department for further assistance. AC Line (Rear view) 3ø...
Page 70: Remote Inhibit / Remote Shutdown
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 3.12 Remote Inhibit / Remote Shutdown It may be necessary to provide a remote shutdown of the AC or DC output of the MX. The external remote inhibit input may be used for this purpose (RI). This input is also referred to as remote shutdown.
Page 71: Junction Box Accessory
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 3.13 Junction Box Accessory An optional wiring junction box (P/N 7003-416-1) is available which may be used to connect the outputs of 2 to 6 MX cabinets together. The junction box also has a protective ground connection, which MUST be connected to a suitable protective earth ground.
Page 72: Output Filter Box Accessory
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 3.14 Ou tput Filter Box A cces sory An optional output filter box (P/N 7003-424-1) is available which may be used reduce the amount of ripple and noise present at the output of the MX30/45-3Pi.
Page 73: Fuse Box Accessory
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 3.15 Fuse Box Accessory An Output Fuse Box (P/N 7003-426-1) is provi ded with MX systems consisting of more than 2 cabinets. This fuse box prov ides protection against excessive current circulating between amplifiers in different chassis in case of a system malfunction.
Page 74: Front Panel Operation
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4. Front Panel Operation 4.1 Tour of the Front Panel The MX Series with type P or type Pi have identical front panels although some of the keys found on the front panel are only used by MX models with the 3Pi controller.
Page 75 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.1.3 Status Indicator Lights Four LED status indicators are located directly above the mains circuit breaker. These LED’s correspond to the following conditions: REMOTE The REMOTE LED indicates that the unit is in remote control mode.
Page 76: Figure 4-1: Shuttle Knob
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.1.4 The Shuttle Knob Counter Clock Clock wise wise DECR INCR Figure 4-1: Shuttle Knob The shuttle knob is located to the right of the LCD screen and is used to change setup parameters.
Page 77: Figure 4-2: Function Keypad
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.1.5 FUNCTION Keypad The function keypad provides ac cess to all menus and measurement screens. The following keys are located in the FUNCTIO N keypad: FUNCTION MENU PROG WAVE MEAS OUTPUT PHASE ON/OFF...
Page 78 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments OUTPUT ON/OFF The OUTPUT ON/OFF key toggles the output relay on or off. The state of the output relay is reflected by the green LED located directly to the left of the OUTPUT ON/OFF key. If the...
Page 79: Figure 4-3: Entering Values From The Decimal Keypad
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.1.6 DECIMAL KEYPAD The decimal keypad may be used to enter any numeric parameter required in any of the men fields. Several fields accept input from either the keypad or the knob. Data entered from the keypad is normally accepted once the ENTER key is pressed unless the front panel mode is in the SET mode.
Page 80: Figure 4-5: Cursor Down Key Movement
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments Figure 4-5: Cursor DOWN key Movement The decimal keypad can be used at any time in lieu of the shuttle knob to change output parameters. Direct data entry is often faster to effect large changes in values than using the shuttle knob.
Page 81: Menu Structure
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.2 Menu Structure The next few pages show a map of the available menus in the MX Series. There are three main level (level 1) menus from which all other menus can be reached. Frequently used (level 2)
Page 82 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments The following top-level menu choices can be accessed from the MENU key: Entry Description MENU 1 PROGRAM The PROGRAM menu allows output parameters the be changed. MEASURE MENTS The MEASUREMENTS screens are not menus in that no user entries are required.
Page 83 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.2.2 Overview of Menu 1 level 2 level 3 level 1 MENU 1 PROGRA ROGRAM1 VOLTAGE FREQ VOLT RANGE CURR LIMIT MORE PROGRAM PHASE CLOCK MODE VOLT MO DC OFFSET START ø MEASUREMENTS...
Page 84 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.2.3 Overview of Menu 2 and 3 level 2 level 3 level 1 MENU 2 ADVANCE HARMONICS/TRACE MEAS. ANALYSIS FUNCTION VIEW DATA MODE SCALE TRIG MOD E TRIG SOURCE TRIG PHASE TRIG DELAY...
Page 85: Figure 4-8: Program Menu
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.2.4 P ROGRAM Menu igure 4-8: PROGRAM Menu The PROGRAM menu is shown in Figure 4-8. It can be reached in one of two ways: 1. by selecting the PROGRAM entry in the MENU screen and pressing the ENTER key 2.
Page 86 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments CLOCK MODE Selects internal or external clock source. The MX Series controller uses an open-air crystal time base with an accuracy of 100 ppm. To improve output frequency stability and accuracy, an external clock generator may be used.
Page 87: Figure 4-9: Measurements Screen, Single Phase And Three Phase Modes
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.2.5 MEASUREMENTS Screens The MX Series uses a DSP bas ed data acquisition system to provide extensive information regarding the output of the Sour ce. This data acquisition system digitizes the voltage and curre waveforms and calculates sever al parameters from this digitized data.
Page 88 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments PEAK CURR This readout reflects the peak current value detected at the output. To measure inrush current for a unit under test, open the output relay and reset the peak current value using the PEAK CURR RESET entry.
Page 89: Figure 4-10: Harmonics/Trace Analysis Screen
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments HARMON ICS/TRACE ANALYSI S Screen [3Pi controller only] The fourth measurement screen is dedicated to the advanced measurements available on the MX Series with 3Pi controller on ly. This screen is not available on the P controllers. The...
Page 90 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments DATA MODE Selects absolute or relative harmonics display for TABLE and BAR view mod es. In relative mode, all harmonics are shown in a percentage of the fundamental, which is normalized at 100 % In absolute mode, the harmonic amplitudes are shown in absolute volts or amperes.
Page 91 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments or PHASE A, this field can be used to program the trigger phase angle (TRIG PHASE). In IMM mode, the value of this field is ignored. If the trigger source is set to SET VOLT, this field can be used to specify the rms voltage to program the output to and trigger the measurement on.
Page 92: Figure 4-11: Transients Menu
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.2.6 TRANSIENTS Menu Figure 4-11: TRANSIENTS Menu The transient menu provides access to the transient list data. Available list length is: Series I: Both P and Pi controllers; 32 data points. This is represented by 32 transient step numbers from 0 through 31.
Page 93: Figure 4-12: Voltage Surge/Sag Setup Screen
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments START/VIEW SEQUENCE This entry allows the user to switch to the transient execution menu. This menu provides a list of all available transient list steps and their sequence numbers. From this menu, transient list execution can be started.
Page 94 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments END DELAY This is the time delay the voltage level will stay at the END VOLT level before it proceeds with the next transient event or completes the transient. FUNCTION [3Pi controller only] This field can be used to select the wave shape to be used during this step of the transient sequence.
Page 95: Figure 4-13: Voltage Sweep/Step Setup Screen
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.2.6.2 VOLTAGE SWEEP/STEP sub menu Figure 4-13: V OLTAGE SWEEP/STEP SETUP Screen The Voltage sweep and step scr een shown in Figure 4-13 can be reached from the transient screen as follows: 1. Scroll to the VOLT SWEEP/ STEP entry using the up and down keys.
Page 96 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments REPEAT This is the number of times the VOLTAGE SWEEP/STEP transient e vent will repeat before it will proceed to the next event or exit the transient program. Note that the number of times the transient event is generated is equal to the REPEAT + 1.
Page 97: Figure 4-14: Frequency Sweep/Step Setup Screen
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.2.6.3 FREQUENCY SWEEP/STEP sub menu Figure 4-14: FREQUENCY SWEEP/STEP SETUP Screen The Voltage sweep and step screen shown in Figure 4-14 can be reached from the transient screen as follows: 1. Scroll to the FREQ SWEEP/STEP entry using the up and down cursor keys.
Page 98: Figure 4-15 Voltage/Frequency Sweep/Step Setup Screen
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.2.6.4 VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY SWEEP/STEP sub menu Figure 4-15 VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY SWEEP/STEP SETUP Screen The Volt/freq sweep/step screen shown in Figure 4-15 can be reached from the transient scree as follows: 1. Scroll to the VOLT/FREQ SWEEP/STEP entry using the up and down cursor keys.
Page 99: Figure 4-16:Start/View Transient Sequence Screen
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments EVENT # This must be the last item in the transient edit screen. All data fields must be entered before inserti ng the EVENT #. The EVENT # takes value from 1 to 99. The EVENT # defines the order of execution of the transient events in a multiple event transient.
Page 100: Figure 4-17: Waveforms Menu
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.2.7 WAVEFORMS Menu [3Pi Controller only] Figu re 4-17: WAVEFORMS Menu The WAVEFORMS menu is ava ilable on the 3Pi contro ller only. If your unit has a P controller, pressing the WAVE key on the front panel function keypad has no effect. The WAVEFORMS menu allows selection of the wa ve shape for each phase individually or all phases at once.
Page 101 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments VIEW (F): This mode can be used to display any of the available user defined waveforms in a frequency domain display. Wave form data is shown by harmonic amplitude and phase relative to the fundamental frequency. Previewing a waveform can be useful if you are unsure about the nature of the waveform that was stored.
Page 102 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments A right arrow indicates the waveform is presently selected for the phase. If the cursor is moved to this field, the ENTER key will execute the selected MODE. If the mode is set to PROG,...
Page 103: Figure 4-18: Applications Menu
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.2.8 ADVANCE MEAS. Menu [3Pi Controller only] This entry in the MENU 2 screen displays the HARMONICS/TRACE ANALYSIS screen which is covered in section 0. This field can be used in lieu of the MEAS key to directly bring up the advanced measurements screens.
Page 104: Figure 4-19: Setup Registers Menu
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.2.10 SETUP REGISTE RS Menu Figure 4-19: SETUP REGISTERS Menu The SETUP REGISTERS menu allows the user to store and recall complete instrument setups including transient program lists . A total of 8 non-volatile setup registers is available, numb ered sequentially from 0 through 7.
Page 105: Figure 4-20: Utility Menu
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.2.11 UTILITY Menus Figure 4-20: UT ILIT Y Menus The UTILITY menus provide access to less frequently used setup items. There is no connection between the various entries in th e UTILITY menu other than there is no other logical place to pu them.
Page 106 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments INITIAL SETUP The initial setup menu can be used to determine the AC source settings at powe r up. CAUTION: The initial setup can be used to power up the AC source with the output on and a high voltage present at the output.
Page 107 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments ELAPSED TIME The elapsed time screen, when selected from the UTILITY menu, will appear fo r about 3 seconds. The elapsed time shown is the cumulative amount of time the power source has been on from its initial build.
Page 108: Figure 4-21: Gpib/Rs232 Setup Menu
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.2.11.1 GPIB/RS232 (incl. USB/LAN) SETUP menu Figure 4-21: GPIB/RS232 SETUP Menu The GPIB/RS232 SETUP menu may be used to change the interface parameter settings for both the IEEE-488 interface and the RS232, USB or LAN interface. The number of interfaces available will depend on the specific model and options as well as the time of manufacture.
Page 109: Figure 4-22: Voltage/Current Control Setup Menu
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.2.11.2 VOLTAGE/CURRENT CONTROL SETUP menu Figure 4-22: VOL TAGE/CURRENT CONTROL SETUP Menu The VOLTAGE/CURRENT CONTROL SETUP menu may be used to set output voltage and current control parameters. These parameters are not frequently changed in the normal...
Page 110 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments NO. OUTPUT This field is only accessible on the MX30-3Pi or MX45-3Pi. (Phase mode). It allows the number of output phases to be toggled between one and three. In single-phase mode, all power is routed a single output terminal block TB1B (A and Neutral).
Page 111: Figure 4-23: Initial Setup Menus
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.2.11.3 INITIAL SETUP menu Figure 4-23: INITIAL SETUP Menus Any time the power source is powered up, the output will reflect the values stored as the INITIA setup values. This allows the unit to be powered up in a known state at all times. The INITIAL values can be set in the INITIAL SETUP menus.
Page 112 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments WAVE GR [3Pi Controller only] Sets the user defined waveform group tha will be loaded at power on . Available groups are 0, 1, 2 and 3. Each group can contain up to 50 user-defined waveforms. A waveform group can only be loaded at power up.
Page 113: Figure 4-24: Limit Setup Menu
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.2.11.4 LIMIT SETUP screen Figure 4-24: LIMIT SETUP Menu The limit setup screen is not a menu but only serves to inform the user of the hardware capabilities of the AC source. The cursor can be moved to any of the fields in this screen but none of these fields can be changed.
Page 114: Figure 4-25: Configuration Setup Menus
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.2.11.5 CONFIGURATION SETUP screens Figure 4-25: CONFIGURATION SETUP Menus The configuration setup screens are not menus but only serve to inform the user of the software options insta lled in the AC source. The cursor can be moved to any of the fie lds in this screen but none of these fields can be changed.
Page 115 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments SYSTEM hown here on Series I models only. See CONFIGURATION ETUP 3 screen below. CONFIGURATION SETUP 3 (Series II models only) MS704 Indicates the presence of the MIL/STD-704 Revision A through F test option. If this option is installed, th is field will show ON.
Page 116: Figure 4-26: Output Impedance Menu
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments [MX30-3Pi or MX45-3Pi Model in 3 phase mode only] 4.2.12 OUTPUT IMPEDANCE Menu Figure 4-26: OUTPUT IMPEDANCE Menu The MX30-3Pi and MX45-3Pi offers programmable output impedance in three-phase mode of operation. This allows the user to simulate line impedance conditio ns by programming resistive and inductive elements of the AC source’s output impedance.
Page 117: Figure 4-27: Measurement Cal Factors Menu (Series I Only)
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.2.13 MEASUREMENT CAL FACTORS Menu Figure 4-27: MEASUREMENT CAL FACTORS Menu (Series I only) Figure 4-28 : MEASUREMENT CAL FACTORS Menu (Series II only) The MEASUREMENT CAL FACTORS menu provides access to the measurement calibration parameters.
Page 118: Figure 4-29: Output Cal Factors Menu (Series I Only)
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.2.14 OUTPUT CAL FACTORS Menu Figure 4-29: OUTPUT CAL FACTORS Menu (Series I only) Figure 4-30: OUTPUT CAL FACTORS Menu (Series II only) The OUTPUT CAL FACTORS menu provides access to the output calibration parameters.
Page 119: Output Programming
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.3 Output Programming 4.3.1 Set the Output Output parameters are all set from the PROGRAM screen. 1. Use the MENU key and select the PROGRAM entry. 2. Press the ENTER key to bring up the PROGRAM menu.
Page 120 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.3.3 Change Output Values with the Knob in SET Mode The SET mode of operation is a mode in which changes to output parameters made with the knob or the entry keypad do not affect the output until the ENTER key is pressed. The AC source is put in this SET mode by pressing the SET key.
Page 121: Waveform Management [3Pi Controller Only]
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments required operating mode so the unit powers up in the correct voltage mode . If not, the mode must be selected before applying output power to prevent applying to wrong type of voltage.
Page 122: Figure 4-33: Custom Waveform Creation With Gui Program
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments the PHASE key on the front pa nel. The selected phase is always shown in the top right hand corner of the WAVEFORMS dis play. To select the same wave shape for all three phases in a three-phase configuration, press the PHASE key until the “øABC”...
Page 123 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.4.4 Waveform Groups Waveform groups extend the number of available custom waveform to 200. Each group can contain up to 50 user-defined waveforms. Groups are numbered 0 through 3 and may be elected from the INITIAL SETUP 3 menu .
Page 124: Figure 4-34: Waveform Crest Factor Affects Max. Rms Voltage
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments Figure 4-34: Waveform Crest Factor Affects Max. rms Voltage The figure shown here illustrates the relationship between the crest factor of the wave sh ape (or its “peakine ss”) and the maximum peak voltage allowed for a given voltage range. Since the peak voltage cannot exceed the AC source’s capabilities, th...
Page 125: Figure 4-35: Waveform Frequency Domain View Mode
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments The frequency domain VIEW mode in the WAVEFORMS menu may be used to visualize the content of each custom waveform register on the LCD. Figure 4-35: Waveform Frequency Domain View Mode 4.4.7 S witching Waveforms Waveforms can be switched as part of the transient system.
Page 126: Standard Measurements
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.5 Standard Measurements Standard measurements are always available through the MEAS key on the front panel. These measurements are spread across two to four screens to enhance readability. Switching betw these screens can be done by successively pressing the MEAS button on the front panel. Thi will cause the screen to cycle through all available measure ment screens.
Page 127 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.5.2 3Pi Controller Measurements For MX Series with the -3Pi controller, the following four measurement screens are available: Mode AC+DC MEASUREMENTS 1 VOLTAGE AC rms voltage DC Voltage AC rms voltage CURRENT AC rms current...
Page 128: Advanced Measurements [3Pi Controller Only]
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.5.3 Accuracy Considerations Any measurement system has a finite accuracy specification. Measurement specifications are listed in Section 2. When using the AC source for measurement purposes, always consider these specifications when interpreting results. Measurement inaccuracies become more pronounced as the signal being measured is at the low end of the measurement range.
Page 129: Figure 4-36: Scrolling Through Tabular Fft Data
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments . Move the cursor to the TRIG SOURCE field and select IMM. We will cover additional trigg modes later. 8. Move the cursor to the STAR T field and press the ENTER key. The display that y selected will be shown.
Page 130 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.6.2 Waveform Acquisition The waveform acquisition mode allows voltage and/or current data waveforms to be captured and displayed. This mode is sele cted by choosing the VIEW =TRACE mode in the HARMONICS/TRACE ANALYSI S screen.
Page 131: Figure 4-38: Scrolling Through Acquired Waveform Data
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.6.2.2 Analyzing waveform data The data displays available for acquired waveform data allow you to scroll through the entire acquisition buffer. For waveform displays, the knob can be used to scroll through the display horizontally.
Page 132 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.6.3 T riggering Measurement Both FFT results and waveform acquisitions may have to be positioned at a specific moment in time. To allow the data acquisition to coincide with user specified events, the measurement system can be triggered in different ways.
Page 133: Figure 4-39: Set Volt Trigger Source Acquisition
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments When selecting this trigger source, the field below the TRIG SOURCE field changed to “TRIG PHASE =“. Use this field to enter the desired voltage phase angle to trigger the measurement on. This mode is appropriate when capturing analyzing events at a...
Page 134 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments This mode is appropriate for capturing the inrush current of a load by programming the voltage to a specified value and capturing the voltage and current at that moment in time. A further refinement can be made by specifying the voltage start phase angle in the PROGRAM 2 screen.
Page 135: Figure 4-40: Positive Trigger Delay (Post Trigger Data)
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.6.3.3 Trigger delay The trigger delay field allows the user the set the amount of pre- or post-trigger data that should be used when positioning the data acquisition window with respect to the trigger moment.
Page 136: Figure 4-41: Negative Trigger Delay (Pre-Trigger Data)
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments PRE TRIGGER DELAY Alternatively, a negative trigger delay value may be specified up to the maximum time windo th of the acquisition window. The value may be entered directly from the keyboard or using the knob.
Page 137: Transient Programming
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.7 Tr ansie t Programming 4.7.1 Introduction Transient programming provides a precise timing control over output voltage and frequency changes. This mode of operation can be used to test a product for susceptibility to common AC line conditions such as surges, sags, brownouts and spikes.
Page 138: Figure 4-42: Pulse Transients
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.7.4 Pulse Transients Pulse transients let you program the output to a specified value for a predetermined am ount of time. At the end of the Pulse transient, the output voltage returns to its previous value.
Page 139: Figure 4-43: List Transients
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.7.5 List Transients List transients provide the most versatile means of controlling the output in a specific manner as they allow a series of parameters to be progr mmed in a timed sequence. The following figure shows a voltage output generated from a list.
Page 140 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 8. The START ø may be left at RANDOM as we are not interested in starting at a specific phase angle. If a number is already present in this field, use the BACKSPACE (<-) key to clear it.
Page 141 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments Note: The AC source output remains at the last programmed values at the completion of the list. In three-phase mode, the voltage lists are phase selectable. You can set up a different voltage list for each phase.
Page 142: Figure 4-44: Switching Waveforms In A Transient List
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.7.7 Switching Waveforms The FUNCTION field available in each transient list event setup menu may be used to dynamically switch waveforms during transient execution. This allows different waveforms to be used during transient execution. Waveforms may be switched without the output of the source being turned off.
Page 143: Figure 4-45: Start/View Transient Sequence Menu
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 4.7.8 T n ra sient Execution Figure 4-45: START/VIEW TRANSIENT SEQUENCE Menu A transient list can be executed from the START/VIEW TRANSIENT SEQUENCE menu. To start a transient list, position the cursor on the START field as shown in Figure 4-45 and press the ENTER key.
Page 144: Principle Of Operation
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments Principle of Operation 5.1 General An explanation of the circuits in the MX Series is given in this section. Refer to Figure 5-1 for a basic functional block diagram of the system. Figure 5-2 shows a more detailed system interconnect for a MX-45-1 single-phase output unit.
Page 145 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments Each power module contains a three-phase PFC power input module. The PFC module acts as a boost converter using a PWM converter topology to generate a 450 VDC regulated bus. A bank of high capacity electrolytic capacitors for each DC bus ensures ride through capability during brown-outs and high current demands.
Page 146: Controller Assembly
User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments 5.3 Controller Assembly The Controller Assembly is located in the top section of the MX unit. To access this asse mbly, the top cover needs to be removed. The controller assembly consists of three printed circuit boards connected by a ribbon cable.
Page 147 User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments • Output Status (Available on top assembly 7003-427 only.) MX Series...
Page 148: Figure 5-2: Mx Series Detailed Block Diagram
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments Figure 5-2: MX Series Detailed Block Diagram MX Series...
Page 149: Figure 5-3: Power Module Detailed Block Diagram
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments Figure 5-3: Power Module Detailed Block Diagram MX Series...
Page 150: System Interface Board
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 5.4 System Interface Board The System Interface Board is located in the top section of the MX unit. To access this assembly, the top cover needs to be removed. The System Interface board, A6, receives the oscillator signal from the CPU controller assembly for all phases and passes it through to all three amplifiers whose gains are controlled by a signal from the over current circuit.
Page 151: Power Module
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 5.7 Power Module Each MX chassis accommodates three power modules. These power modules are located in the center of the chassis and can be removed from the front after removing the front cover. Each power modules is fully self-contained and forms a complete AC to AC or AC to DC converter.
Page 152 User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 5.7.1 PFC Input Power Converter The PCF section is located at the bottom of each power module. AC power enters the power module at the PFC input section. The PFC section using a PWM boost converter to turn unregulated three phase 140 V AC into a regulated ±...
Page 153: Figure 5-5: Amplifier Board Layout
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 5.7.3 Amplifier Boards The Amplifier boards are each attached to a heat sink and stacked on top of each other at the top portion of the power module enclosure. Sets of two boards are held together by a bracket which screws into the back wall of the power module enclosure.
Page 154 User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 5.7.4 Filter Boards A set of two identical inductor boards is located behind the Modulator board and next to the four amplifier boards. One filter board handles the "A" output, the other handles the "B" output. In addition to the filtering function performed by these boards, the inductor boards also contain current sensors that are used in the feedback loop of the amplifier.
Page 155 User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments CAUTION VOLTAGES UP TO 480 VAC AND 500 VDC ARE PRESENT IN CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THIS POWER SOURCE. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES POTENTIALLY LETHAL VOLTAGES. DEATH ON CONTACT MAY RESULT IF PERSONNEL FAIL TO OBSERVE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
Page 156: Calibration
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 6. Calibration The Routine Calibration should be performed every 12 months. Non-routine Calibration is only required if a related assembly is replaced or if the periodic calibration is unsuccessful. Calibration of the MX system can be performed from the front panel or over the bus. The MXG program provides several calibration screens for this routine calibration but not for non-periodi calibration.
Page 157: Front Panel Calibration Screens
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 6.2 Front Panel Calibration Screens The calibration screens for output or measurement calibration can be selected from the MENU 3 screen. (Press MENU button several times to toggle to MENU 3 screen.) To select the OUTPUT CALIBRATION screen press the ↑ or ↓ key several times to high light OUTPUT CAL.
Page 158: Figure 6-1: Calibration Setup Mx45-1 (Rear View)
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 3ø AC Line Input Connect A and N SENSE LEADS A EUT CONNEC TION Figure 6-1: Calibration Setup MX45-1 (Rear view) MX Series...
Page 159: Figure 6-2: Calibration Setup Mx30-3Pi, Mx45-3Pi Or Mx30-3, Mx45-3 (Rear View)
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 3ø AC Lin Input nnect B or C SENSE LEADS N C B A CONNECTION Figure 6-2: Calibration Setup MX30-3Pi, MX45-3Pi or MX30-3, MX45-3 (Rear view) MX Series...
Page 160: Routine Measurement Calibration
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 6.3 Routine Measurement Calibration The MX Series controller measures voltage and current by digitizing both voltage and current waveforms on each available output phase. This data is subsequently processed and use to calculate all measurement parameters such as VRMS, IRMS, Power, VA, Frequency etc. To calibrate all measurem ents, only the voltage and current measurement need to be calibrated specifically.
Page 161: Table 6-1: Calibration Load Values
Suggested load values are shown for either voltage range in case the MX configurat ion used only has a single voltage range. (MX45-N-150 or MX45-N-300). PARAMETER POWER SYSTEM Model ---> MX30-1 / MX30- MX30-3 / MX60-3(Pi) Lowest Range 3Pi 1 phs mode MX30-3Pi 3 phs mode 150 VAC / 200 VDC 0.48 Ω, 30 kW...
Page 162 User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 6.3.1 Measurement Cal - AC To calibrate AC measurements, set the power source to the AC mode. Select the MEASUREMENT CAL entry from the MENU 3 screen. Refer to section 4.2.13 for relevant L screen.
Page 163: Table 6-2: Measurement Calibration Table
The load values shown in Table 6-1 for MX30-1 and MX45-1 should be used on phase A only. The voltage measurement calibration does not have to be repeated in single-phase mode as the same coefficients for phase A are used in either phase mode.
Page 164: Routine Output Calibration
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 6.4 Routine Output Calibration For best results, it is recommended to perform the measurement calibration procedure first. See section 6.3. The MX Series I has more calibration coefficients than the MX Series II. Where relevant, this is indi cated.
Page 165 User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 6.4.1 Output Cal 150 V AC Range (Series I only) To calibrate AC output, set the power source to the AC mode, low voltage range. Select the OUTPUT CAL entry from the MENU 3 screen. Refer to section 4.2.14 for relevant LCD screen.
Page 166 User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 300 VAC Range Volt Full-scale: Program the output to 240.0 volts and 60 Hz. Once the output settings are made, turn on the ALC mode and allow the output on all phases to settle. Next, proceed to the output calibration screen.
Page 167 User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 6.4.5 Three Phase Mode As indicated earlier, for 3-Phase power system, repeat the preceding steps for the Phase B an C outputs. The order in which the outputs for each phase are calibrated is not important.
Page 168 User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 6.4.7 Option -413 Calibration If the IEC61000-4-13 auxiliary generator option is installed, the following calibration procedure applies. Refer to for the locations of the adjustment pots on the Aux. Waveform Generator (CI P/N 7004-719-1).
Page 169: Figure 6-5: -413 Option Aux Generator Adjustments
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments Top View from back of MX chassis Interface Board Shield Adjustments CPU/Phase A Detail view 7003-719 Generator IEC41 R9 R10 R11 board Figure 6-5: -413 Option Aux G enerat or Adju stments MX Series...
Page 170: Table 6-3: Output Calibration Table - Mx Series I
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 6.4.8 Output Calibration Summary The following Table is a summary of the preceding calibration steps. Note that Series II MX models have fewer calibration coefficients. Program the following values in the table and make the adjustments in the OUTPUT CALIBRATION screen.
Page 171: Non-Routine Calibration
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 6.5 Non-Routine Calibration non-routine calibration may involve removing the front or top cover of the power source. extreme caution when performing any of these tasks while the system is connected to AC ns and/or powered up.
Page 172 User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments If the pow er system to be adjusted is an MX60, MX90 or an MX135, the procedure involves matching the output voltage of the A, B and C power modules in the master cabinet to the A, B and C power modules in the auxiliary cabinet(s).
Page 173: Table 6-5: Current Limit Calibration
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 6.5.2 Current Limit Calibration ote: Th is procedure only applies to MX Systems with top assembly P/N 7003-400-1 (Series I). If the MX system is P/N 7003-422, this section can be skipped. To...
Page 174 User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 6.5.3 Output Impedance Calibration (MX30-3Pi / MX45-3Pi only) For the output impedance calibration, two HP 34401A DMM's or equivalent must be used. The followin g modes must be programmed: 6 digits, AC Filter, slow: 3 Hz and 6 digits. One DMM is used to measure the output voltage, one to measure the load current using a suitable CT.
Page 175: Table 6-6: Programmable Z Adjustment Pots
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments check the connections and phase measure ments if this is not the case to make sure the measurement readings you get are indeed correct. If it is necessary to adjust the pots, see Table 6-6 for the corresponding pot designators. The cover has to b removed to access these pots.
Page 176: Service
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 7. Service 7.1 Cleaning The exterior of the power source may be cleaned with a cloth dampened with a mild detergent and wrung out. Disconnect mains power to the source before cleaning. Do not spray water other cleaning agents directly on the power source.
Page 177 User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 7.3.3 Overload Light is On CAUSE SOLUTION it is overloa move overl oad or check CL s etting it is switche d to high voltage range. lect correct voltage range. 7.3.4 Distor CAUSE SOLUTION Power source is grossly overloaded.
Page 178: Advanced Troubleshooting
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 7.4 Advanced Troubleshooting. WARNING: Do not connect 400-480V into the 208-240V unit, the result could be a severely damaged unit. CAUTION: VOLTAGES UP TO 480 VAC AND 450 VDC ARE PRESENT IN CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THIS POWER SOURCE.
Page 179 User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 7.4.5 Power-on Troubleshooting Using the LED’s. WARNING: Do not touch any parts inside the unit during this test as they will be live and dangerous. Always wear safety glasses. If the three input fuses are OK, then reconnect the main AC input power to the cabinet.
Page 180: Factory Assistance
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 7.4.6 Other No Output Conditions If one or more outputs (phase A, B or C) do not produce an output, it may be caused by an amplifier failure. Amplifier failures can either be input (PFC) or output related (Amp). To determine if this is the case, the cover of the amplifier has to be removed.
Page 181: Fuses
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 7.6 Fuses FUSE # FUNCTION FUSE VALUE CI # F1, F2, F3 AC mains input, 208 - 240V. 200A 270246 F1, F2, F3 AC mains input, 400 - 480V 110A 270226 Power Module PFC Fuse...
Page 182: Firmware Updates
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 7.7 Firmware Updates All MX Series units shipped with firmware revision 1.00 or higher support firmware updates over the RS232C interface. If your unit came with a firmware revision less than 1.00 (0.XX), contact customer service at support@calinst.com...
Page 183 User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments wer up the A source using its on/o ff switch. A message will appear on the LC once power comes on: Please wait… After about 3 0 se conds, this message cha nges t Loading Program…...
Page 184: Table 7-3: Flash Down Load Messages
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments Click on the “Init Port” button. If the selected port can be initialized, the “Flash Update” button will be ena led. If not, che ck the s elected C OM port and make su...
Page 185: Top Assembly Replaceable Parts
7003-421-1 Front Pan el Assy. Prog. California Instruments Osc. 7003-718-2 CPU board assy. All 3 phase California Instruments 7003-718-4 CPU board assy. MX30-1, California Instruments MX45-1 only. 7000-723-4 Keyboard/Display assy. California Instruments Top Assembly 7003-400 7003-401-1 Front Panel Assy. Prog.
Page 186 User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments Ref. CI P/N Description Vendor Location 245236 Relay, 3C, 90A, 24VDC EE Controls EECLS47.22NTW 245236 Relay, 3C, 90A, 24VDC EE Controls EECLS47.22NTW 245236 Relay, 3C, 90A, 24VDC EE Controls EECLS47.22NTW 245237 Relay, 3C, 100A, 24VDC EE Controls EECLS57.22NTW...
Page 187: Table 8-1: Replaceable Parts
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 7003-717-1 PC Assy., Snubber. California Instruments A7, A8, 241183 FAN, 6" ROTRON JQ24B2 A7, A8, 241183 FAN, 6" ROTRON JQ24B2 A7, A CR13 310387 Diode, FRcy, 30A, 1000V APT, APT30D100B CR14 310387 Diode, FRcy, 30A, 1000V...
Page 188: Table 8-2: Fuses
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments Seq # CI P/N Description Vendor Assy. Number and Location Top Assembly 7003-400-01 0246 FUSE, 200A, 600V Ferraz Shawmu t A6T200 Littlefuse JLLS 200 270246 FUSE, 200A, 600V Ferraz Shawmut A6T200 For 208V / 230V Input...
Page 189: Options
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 9. Options 9.1 Introduction There are a number of options available for the MX Series, both hardware and software. While not all or no options may be present on your specific unit, this section of the manual incorporates the user documentation for all available options.
Page 190: Option -Hv: Additional Ac Voltage Range
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 9.2 Opt ion -HV: A dditi al AC V oltag e Range The -HV option prov ides an additional AC only output voltage range o f 0-400 VRMS. There is no equivalent 200 VRMS range associated with the -HV option but the standard 0-150 V RMS...
Page 191: Option -160: Rtca/Do-160 Tests
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 9.3 Option –160: RTCA/DO-160 Tests The RTCA/DO-160 Option is made up of both firmware that resides in the power source and the MXGui Windows application program. The firmware covers revision D and can be used from the front panel or under MXGui control.
Page 192: Figure 9-1: Application Menu
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 5. Frequency Modulation test 6. Momentary Power Interrupt (Undervoltage) test 7. Voltage Surge (Overvoltage) test 8. Frequency Transients test(Group 1 only) Frequency Variation test (Group 2 and 3 only) DC Source: 1. Normal State Voltage test 2.
Page 193: Figure 9-2: Do160 Main Menu
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments Scroll to the RTCA/DO-160D entry using the up and down cursor keys. Press the ENTER key to select the RTCA/DO 160D main menu. The screen will appear as shown in Figure 9-2. Note: The user h as to turn on the Output relay before starting a test.
Page 194: Table 9-1: Normal Voltage And Frequency Minimum
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 101.5 105.5 105.5 105.5 Frequency Table 9-1: orma l Vol tage Freq uency Minimum Standard/Group RTCA Group1 Group2 Group3 Voltage 120.5 120.5 120.5 120.5 Frequency Table 9-2: Normal Voltage and Frequency Maximum This test will set the voltage and frequency to levels defined by Table 9-1. The test will last for 30 minutes.
Page 195: Figure 9-4: Voltage Modulation
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments Figure 9-4: Voltage Modulation MX Series...
Page 196: Figure 9-5: Frequency Modulation
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments FREQUE ODULATION This test requires a numeric value equal to the modulation rate in Hz. This value must be between 0.01 Hz and 100 Hz. The frequency modu lation is calculated based on the modulation rate as defined in Figure 9-5.
Page 197: Figure 9-6: Power Interrupt
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments POWER INTERRUPT This test r equires a numeric entry value equal to the test number. The tests are grouped as follows: • Test numbers 1 through 15 are for all Standard and Groups. See Figure 9-6 for details of the tests.
Page 198: Figure 9-7: Power Interrupt For Group 2 And 3
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 0 Volt Test no. 21(I) 22(II) 23(III) 24(IV) 25(V) 26(VI) T1 (ms F1 (Hz) Fmax Fmax Fmax F2 (Hz) Fmax Fmax Fmax Fmax = 650 H z for Grou Fmax = 800 Hz for Group 3...
Page 199: Figure 9-8: Emergency Screen
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments FREQUENCY TRANSIENTS (Group 1 only) Seq. No Frequency Time 5 Minute 150msec 5Sec. 150msec 5Sec. Table 9-5: Normal Frequency Transient Sequence This test applies to Group 1 only. At 115 voltage, change the frequency per sequence listed in Table 9-5.
Page 200: Figure 9-9: Abnormal Screen
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments VOLT FREQ MIN Standard/Group RTCA Group1 Group2 Group3 Voltage 1Ф 3Ф 101.5 105.5 105.5 105.5 Frequency Table 9-7: Emergency Voltage and Frequency Minimum Standard/Group RTCA Group1 Group2 Group3 Voltage 1Ф 3Ф 120.5 120.5 120.5...
Page 201: Table 9-10: Abnormal Voltage Minimum
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments VOLT DROP FREQ TRANSIENTS The above test can be selected by scrolling to the highlighted selection using the up and down key and the ENTER key to start the selected test. VOLT M...
Page 202: Figure 9-10: Do-160 Dc Main Menu
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments This test will set the voltage at 115V and will remain at this voltage through out the test. The test will cycle the frequency three times as shown in Table 9-12. Each repeat will start from sequence 2.
Page 203: Figure 9-12: Abnormal State
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments VOLT MAX Standard Categories A and Z B 28V / 14V RTCA 30.3 30.3 15.1 EUROCAE 30.3 29.3 14.6 Table 9-14: Normal Voltage Maximum This test will change the output voltage from 28V or 14V to 30.3V or 15.1V. The test will last for 30 minutes.
Page 204: Table 9-16: Abnormal Voltage Surge
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments The above tests can be selected by scrolling to the highlighted selection using the up and down key and the ENTER key to start the selected test. VOLT MIN his test will chang...
Page 205: Option -411: Iec 61000-4-11 Voltage Dips And Interruptions
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 9.4 Option –411: IEC 61000-4-11 Voltage Dips and Interruptions 9.4.1 General The IEC 61000-4-11 option is capable of performing IEC 61000-4 section 11 voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests. On three phase MX Series AC sources, the user can select one, two or all three phases to be active during the IEC 61000-4-11 tests in this configuration.
Page 206: Table 9-17: Phase Mapping
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments MX units with revisions prior to this will change the L-N amplitude by the set dip level but retain the nor mally programmed phase angle relationship. For firmware upgrades, contact support@calinst.com. Note that required phase angles and amplitudes are automatically set for dips of 0, 40, 70, 80 and 100% to conform with method (A).
Page 207: Figure 9-13: Application Menu
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments Other D ip levels for 2 phase selections. Note that any other dip level not listed in this table will result in voltage dips conform method (B) so both phases will dip by the actual dip percentage set.
Page 208: Figure 9-15: Iec Dips And Interrupts
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 9.4.6.1 DIPS AND INTERRUPTIONS TEST Scroll to the DIPS AND INTERRUPTIONS entry using the up and down cursor keys. Press the ENTER key to select the DIPS AND INTERRUPTIONS menu. The screen will appear as shown in Figure 9-15.
Page 209 User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments Voltage Dips and In terruptions can be run on an individual phase, two phases or all three phases. The PHAS E key on the front panel can be used to select the desired phase mode. The active phase mode is indicated in the upper right hand corner of the LCD display.
Page 210: Figure 9-16: Voltage Variation Screen
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 9.4.6.2 VOLTAGE VARIATION TESTS From the IEC1000-4-11 Main Menu screen shown in Figure 9-14, scroll to the VOLTAGE VARIATIONS entry using the up and down cursor keys. Press the ENTER key to select the VOLTAGE VARIATIONS menu.
Page 211: Figure 9-17: En 61000-4-11 Voltage Variation Specification- Edition 1.0
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments RUN SINGLE RUN SINGLE command will run the test once. The Variation test is defined by the REDUCE TO, FALL TIME, HOLD TIME and RISE TIME parameters. These parameters must be set before starting the test.
Page 212: Figure 9-19: Iec 61000-4-11 Gui Screen
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 9.4.7 Using the MXGui Windows Program for IEC 61000-4-11 Testing Figure 9-19: IEC 61000-4-11 GUI screen. The MXGui Windows control program will detect the presence of the –411 option on the MX AC power source.
Page 213: Option -413: Iec 61000-4-13 Interharmonics Test
Units with firmware revisi on 0.31 or higher conform to the official released IEC standard. Units with older firmware conform to the draft version. A firmware upgrade can be ordered through California Instruments’ service department by contacting supp ort@calinst.com...
Page 214: Figure 9-20: Application Setup Menus
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 9.5.4 F t Pa nel Entry While it is possible to perform IEC 61000-4-13 testing from the front panel of the MX Series power source, it is recommended to use the provided MXGui Windows program for report generation.
Page 215 User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments EUT CLASS This field selects the de sired product or EUT class. There are three EUT classes. Class 2 and 3 are predefined by the standard and its level parameters cannot be changed. The user class c be edited at any time.
Page 216: Figure 9-22: Iec 1000-4-13 Fcurve
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 9.5.4.2 IEC GROUPS This section will describe the groups and parameters associated with IEC 1000-4-13. Refer to paragraph 9.5.4.1 for groups associated with the test. FCURVE GROUP If the FCURVE group is selected, the screen will appear as shown in Figure 9-22. The screen...
Page 217: Figure 9-24: Iec 1000-4-13 Sweep
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments SWEEP GROUP If the SWEEP group is selected, the screen will appear as shown in Figure 9-24. The screen has the following parameters that are unique to the group: Figure 9-24: IEC 1000-4-13 SWEEP 1.
Page 218: Figure 9-26: Iec 1000-4-13 Interharmonics
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments PAUSE Sets the pause time in seconds between harmonics tests. There is only one value fo r the entire test. The PAUSE value can be changed when the test is not running. IINTERHARMONICS GROUP If the Harmonics group is selected, the screen will appear as shown in Figure 9-26.
Page 219 User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments PAUSE Sets the time in seconds for which the test will pause between ranges. There is only one value for t he entire test. The PAUSE can be set when the test is not running.
Page 220: Figure 9-28: Iec 61000-4-13 Test Flowchart Class 1 And 2
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 9.5.4.3 RUNNING THE TEST The test seq uence used is a function of the EUT class. The end user needs to determine the appropriate class of EUT. The test protocol is document in the IEC 61000-4-13 test standard.
Page 221: Figure 9-29:Iec 61000-4-13 Test Flowchart Class 3
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments Start - Class 3 termine appropriate test configuration Perform 8.2.1 Test "Harmonic combin ation" Flatcurve and Overswing Any functional Perform 8.2.2 Test anomalies? "Frequency Sweep" Any functional anomalies? Any functional anomalies? Perform 8.2.4 Test "Meister Curve"...
Page 222 User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments To run the test, the IEC 1000-4-13 mode must be selected. Refer to paragraph 4 for access to the screen. The following conditions have to be met before running the test: 1. Prior to the test, set the nominal voltage, frequency, and phase angle. The frequency must be 50 or 60 Hz.
Page 223: Figure 9-30: Menu 2 Screen
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 9.5.4.4 INTERHARMONICS A single inter harmonic frequency may be generated using the INTERHARMONICS screen. This sc en allows insertion o f any inter harmonic from 1Hz to 2400Hz in 1Hz steps. The amplitude lev l of the harmonics ran ge is from 0 to 20% of the programmed voltage.
Page 224: Option -704: Milstd704 Tests
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 9.6 Option –704: MilStd704 Tests The MIL704 option is made up of both firmware that resides in the power source and the MXGui Windows application program he firmware covers revision D and E of the Mil-Std704 standa The MXGui covers the remaining revisions A, B, C and F.
Page 225 User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 9.6.1 Option –704: MIL-STD-704 rev D & E Tests. (Firmware) 9.6.1.1 General The MIL704 option is capable of performing most sections of MIL-STD-704 rev D and E in either of the AC or DC mode.
Page 226: Figure 9-32: Application Menu
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 8. Transient Frequency low and high test DC Mode: 1. Steady State Voltage test 2. Ripple test 9.6.1.4.2 EMERGENCY TEST AC Mode: 1. Emergency Voltage minim um and maximum test 2. Emergency Frequency minimum and maximum...
Page 227: Figure 9-33: Mil704 Menu
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments Figure 9-33: MIL704 Menu 9.6.1.6 Revision Selection The default Re vision is E. Revisions supported are D and E. The Revision can be changed from the front panel. Scroll to the REVISION entry using the up and down cursor keys (see Figure 9-33).
Page 228 User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments FREQU ENCY This test will change the output frequency in the following sequence: • 393Hz for 1 minute. • 407Hz for 1 minu • 400Hz f or 1 minute. The ← key (backspac e) will terminate the test at any time.
Page 229: Figure 9-35: Transient Menu
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 9.6.1.7.2 TRANSIENT TEST From the MIL704 main menu (Figure 9-33) scroll to the TRANSIENT AC entry using the up and down cursor key s. Press the ENTER key to select the TRANSIENT screens. The screen will ap ear as shown in Fig ure 9-35.
Page 230: Figure 9-36: Emergency Menu
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments • 410Hz for 5 sec. • 407Hz for 4 sec. LOW FR EQUENCY This test will change the output frequency in the following sequence: • 375Hz fo r 1 sec. • 380Hz for 4 sec.
Page 231: Figure 9-37: Abnormal Screen
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 9.6.1.7.4 ABNORMAL TEST From the MIL704 main menu (Figure 9-33) scroll to the ABNORMAL AC entry using the up and down cursor keys. Press the ENTER key to select the ABNORMAL screens. The screen will appear as shown in Figure 9-37.
Page 232: Figure 9-38: Mil704 Dc Menu
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments UNDER FREQUENCY This test will change the output frequency in the following sequence: • 0Hz fo r 7 seconds. • 380Hz for 7 seconds. The ← key (backspace) will terminate the test at any time.
Page 233: Figure 9-40: Transient Menu
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments The ← key (backspace) will terminate the test at any time. RIPPLE This test will impose a 400Hz frequency component to the output voltage. The test will last for 2 minutes. The level of the ripple is as follows: 28V system: ±...
Page 234: Figure 9-41: Abnormal Test Screen
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments LOW VOLTAGE This test will change the output voltage for the selected phase in the following sequence: 1. 28V System • 18V for 15 msec. • Linearly increase to 22V in 85msec. •...
Page 235: Figure 9-42: Emergency Test
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments Prior to the test, a range change may take place if the power source is set at the low voltage range. Note: See Section 9.6.1.7.2 under HIGH VOLTAGE. The ← key (backspace) will terminate the test at any time.
Page 236: Option -Abd: Airbus Abd0100.1.8 Test
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 9.7 Option –ABD: Airbus ABD0100.1.8 Test For i nform atio n regarding the operatio n of the ABD0100 .1.8 tests with the MXGui, please refer to the Avionics Software Manual (CI p art no. 4994-971 included o n CDROM).
Page 237: Option -Whm: Watt Hour Measurement
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 9.10 Option –WHM: Watt Hour Measurement 9.10.1 General This section describes the WHM option available for the MX Series Power Source. 9.10.2 Specification All specifications are the same as the standard MX Power Source specifications in addition to...
Page 238 User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments : Changing from stop to start wi ll stop the measuremen t an d will maintain the last data Note record for the watt-hour meter. To re start the measurements, th field is toggled to the stop position from the start position and the previous data will be reset to zeros.
Page 239: Error Messages
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments 10. Error Messages Any errors that occur during operation from either the front panel or the remote control interface will result in error messages. Error messages are displayed in the upper left hand corner of the LCD display.
Page 240 User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments Number Message String Cause Remedy executed with mode of operation such as programming frequency when in DC mode. -201 "Invalid while in local" Command issued but unit Put instrument in remote state is n...
Page 241 User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments Number Message String Cause Remedy operation. -311 "Memory error" Waveform memory May be the result of incomplete ecksum err user-defined waveform download. Check interface and try downloading waveform again. Successful download may clear this error condition.
Page 242 User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments Number Message String Cause Remedy not be recalled. overwrite old content. "Limit memory lost" Hardware configuration Contact CI service department settings lost. s upport@calinst.com H T U U T H obtain instructions on restoring configuration data.
Page 243: Table 10-1: Error Messages
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments Number Message String Cause Remedy limit" defined wave shape are reduce fundamental frequency too high and could damage programmed. amplifier. "ALC or Impedance Conflict between ALC and Turn off ALC to use must be off"...
Page 244: Index
User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments Index creating ............126 deleting.............126 downloading..........126 +/- key ............81 DC offset............89 160 .............. 195 -HV range..........194 ............24 Dimensions DIP switch............66 704 ............228, 229 Distorted output ...........181 DO-160 ............195 DVM.............154 ABD0100.1.8..........118 input ............40 ............13...
Page 245 User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments MS704............118 Multi-cabinet ..........66 IEC 1000-4-11 ..........117 IEC 61000-4-11 Edition 1.0..........209 .............. 15 Noise Edition 2.0..........209 ..........23, 111 IEEE-488 ............25 Immunity Offset Voltage ..........13 Inrush Current .............. 15 installation ............. 40 Option Introduction............
Page 246 User Manual - Rev AJ California Instruments Connector ..........61 slew rate...........145 RS232 connector .......... 61 step ............141 ............23 switching waveforms........146 RS232C RTCA DO160 ..........117 Transients ............24 RTCA/DO-160..........195 Input Trigger ............22 input BNC ..........23 output BNC ............. 25 Safety troubleshooting ..........180...

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