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Stahl-electronics BS Series User Manual

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BS / BSA Series
Multichannel Precision Voltage Source
BS-Series_Voltage_Source_v2_60.doc
16. Nov. 2016
User Manual
Rev. 2.60
BS and BSA versions +/-0.1V to +/-15V range
www.stahl-electronics.com
Electronics for Science and Research, Kellerweg 23, 67582 Mettenheim, Germany

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  • Page 1 BS / BSA Series Multichannel Precision Voltage Source BS-Series_Voltage_Source_v2_60.doc 16. Nov. 2016 User Manual Rev. 2.60 BS and BSA versions +/-0.1V to +/-15V range www.stahl-electronics.com Electronics for Science and Research, Kellerweg 23, 67582 Mettenheim, Germany...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PID Loop for Cryo Amplifiers……………………………………... Output Voltage Limitation…………………………………………. 8. Specifications……………………………………………………………………. 9. Fluctuation Data…………………………………………………………………. 9.1 BSA Series……………………………….……………………………. 9.2 BS Series…….………………………….……………………………. 10. Output Connector Pinout (SubD)…………………….……………………………. Appendix…………………………………………………………………………… User-Defined Remote-Control and List of Commands ……………..………… Declaration of Conformity ………………………………………………………… www.stahl-electronics.com phone: +49 6242-504882, fax: +49 6242 504884...

  • Page 3: General Information And Overview

    All outputs can deliver both voltage and current polarities, negative as positive (4-quadrant operation). Fig. 1.1: Illustration of internal structure (simplified, BS version) www.stahl-electronics.com phone: +49 6242-504882, fax: +49 6242 504884...

  • Page 4: Device Variety

    2cm clearance at the top cover with respect to the next device above. By means of software, the internal temperature sensor can be read out. A temperature over 55°C indicates inadequate air www.stahl-electronics.com phone: +49 6242-504882, fax: +49 6242 504884...

  • Page 5: Installation

    Cabling of voltage outputs: Always provide appropriate cabling to the device, shielded cables are preferable to ensure avoidance of external noise pickup. In case the reference ground is floated always be aware about the potential www.stahl-electronics.com phone: +49 6242-504882, fax: +49 6242 504884...

  • Page 6: Software Installation

    Execute the following steps after start of the “Found New Hardware Wizard”: In this screen activate the last button “No, not this time” and continue with “Next”. In the following window choose “Install from a list or specific location” => “Next” www.stahl-electronics.com phone: +49 6242-504882, fax: +49 6242 504884...
  • Page 7 Windows usually recommends to restart Windows now, but normally one can skip this point. Nevertheless note that the PC should be restarted before installing any other piece of hardware or software. www.stahl-electronics.com phone: +49 6242-504882, fax: +49 6242 504884...

  • Page 8: Labview Control Program

    VI’s from the installation CD to a proper place of your choice on a local drive. To start it, double-clicking on the file “ControlPanel.vi” in the path “ui” (“User Interface”) the control panel for HV and BS Series devices will open, which can immediately be started by clicking on the start-arrow in the upper left corner.

  • Page 9: Self-Written Code

    (apart from LabVIEW ) via e.g. C++, Python, BASIC or Pascal/Delphi dialects. The physical connection to the device needs to be established beforehand, like described above, section 3.2.1 . www.stahl-electronics.com phone: +49 6242-504882, fax: +49 6242 504884...

  • Page 10: Operation And Control Elements

    Please note that the floating GND option can shift (offset) the output voltages by using the offset input at rear side. The www.stahl-electronics.com phone: +49 6242-504882, fax: +49 6242 504884...

  • Page 11: Control Software

    Controls for 2, 4, 8, 10, 12 or 16 channels, depending on device version are visible. By modifying the open source code the user can easily change the appearance and functionality. Fig. 4.5 LabVIEW based User Interface www.stahl-electronics.com phone: +49 6242-504882, fax: +49 6242 504884...
  • Page 12 (for advanced users, see also the list of commands in the appendix). www.stahl-electronics.com phone: +49 6242-504882, fax: +49 6242 504884...

  • Page 13: Output Characteristics

    Heavy external loads should be avoided, which reach or exceed the device‘s nominal output current of 10mA on a longer time scale (minutes, hours). The outputs feature an internal programming resolution of 16 Bits (BS series) or 19 Bits (BSA series). This translates into these approximate resolutions:...

  • Page 14: Floating Ground Option

    (see below). If any further question should arise, please contact the manufacturer. www.stahl-electronics.com phone: +49 6242-504882, fax: +49 6242 504884...

  • Page 15: Special Functions, Cryo Supplies, Pid Loop

    Special Functions, Cryo Supplies, PID Loop The BS Series supplies can be equipped with additional functions, which ease their use as cryogenic biasing supplies, e.g. for Gallium-Arsenide based low temperature amplifiers. Two banks of 5 channels each are provided in a BS 1-10 device fro such purposes.

  • Page 16: Pid Loop For Cryo Amplifiers

    FETs, and thus their Drain current and power dissipation constant. Such loops are provided in the BS series supply in case the corresponding option is chosen. 2 loops are implemented per device. The subsequent figure shows the wiring principle.
  • Page 17 1.829V (red circle in fig. 7.5). The correct functionality of the loop can be monitored by checking the read back value of the loop voltage (being applied to the PID input at rear side), e.g. 1,502V in this www.stahl-electronics.com phone: +49 6242-504882, fax: +49 6242 504884...

  • Page 18: Output Voltage Limitation

    0,4V magnitude, during which the actual voltage will increasingly deviate from the set value. This represents a “smooth” transition from the set voltage to the limiting value. www.stahl-electronics.com phone: +49 6242-504882, fax: +49 6242 504884...

  • Page 19: Specifications

    150µV pp observation period 24h Version ±100mV Output at 100mV, Short Term 0.9µV pp observation period 100s 1 day 20µV pp observation period 24h Offset 1 day 4µV pp observation period 24h www.stahl-electronics.com phone: +49 6242-504882, fax: +49 6242 504884...
  • Page 20 10 mT admissible Operating Humidity & non-condensing humidity, temperatures between +10°C and +40°C Temperature Miscellaneous life time typ. 50’000 to 100’000 hours; acoustic warning in case of failure and low speed. www.stahl-electronics.com phone: +49 6242-504882, fax: +49 6242 504884...

  • Page 21: Fluctuation Data

    +/-2K during the measurement. The voltage rise in the first third of time period is mainly due to a temperature rise of approx. 2K www.stahl-electronics.com phone: +49 6242-504882, fax: +49 6242 504884...

  • Page 22: Bs Series

    +/-2K during the measurement. 9.2 BS Series Fig. 9.4: This figure illustrates the stability of an output channel at +10V, BS series, over a 1-day interval. Measurement device was a Fluke 8846A multimeter, 30sec. averaging per data point. The room temperature has been determined to be constant within +/-0.7K during the measurement.
  • Page 23 Ambient temperature has been determined to be constant within +/-0.7K. Fluctuation Data (continued) Fig. 9.6: This figure illustrates the short term stability of an output channel at +10V, BS series, over a 10-minute interval. Measurement device was a Fluke 8846A multimeter, 0.5sec. averaging per data point. One measurement point was taken every second.

  • Page 24: Output Connector Pinout (Subd)

    User Manual, Rev 2.60 Fig. 9.7: The typical short term stability of an output channel at 0V is shown here (BS series). Measurement device was a Fluke 8846A multimeter, 0.5sec. averaging per data point. One measurement point was taken every second.

  • Page 25: Appendix

    In normal mode operation the command sent to [ACK-Symbol] the device is reflected (echoed) back. In fast mode operation the command sent to the device is not echoed back but only the acknowledge symbol (ASCII symbol 6) + CR www.stahl-electronics.com phone: +49 6242-504882, fax: +49 6242 504884...
  • Page 26 “IDN” command: The identifier string consists of several parts, returning information about the device. Every part is separated from the next by a normal “space”-character: Example: www.stahl-electronics.com phone: +49 6242-504882, fax: +49 6242 504884...
  • Page 27 That means: a HV-series or BS-series device answers, serial number is 023, voltage range +/-5V, 16 channels, and having bipolar outputs. This identifier string is programmed into the FlashRom of every HV / BS series device by factory. The different string options are: first string part: always “HV”, also for BS devices...
  • Page 28 Correction Command (advanced users only) The correction command is primarily used within the manufacturing process and adjusts correction routines inside the HV or BS series devices. The format of the correction command looks like “HV084 CORR02 0.12345 +0.54321”, which means that the device with serial number 084 is changed, specially channel number 2 in this case.

  • Page 29: Declaration Of Conformity

    The product herewith complies with the requirements of the: 1. Low Voltage Directive 73/73EEC; 2. EMC Directive 89/336/EEC (including 93/68/EEC) and carries the CE Marking accordingly Date of Issue __________________ 15. May 2016 General Director www.stahl-electronics.com phone: +49 6242-504882, fax: +49 6242 504884...

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