Multi-phase programmable ac/dc power source (272 pages)
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AC Power Source APS-7000E Series USER MANUAL GW INSTEK PART NO. 82PS-7KE00MA1 ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER 800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AFETY INSTRUCTIONS This chapter contains important safety instructions that you must follow during operation and storage. Read the following before any operation to ensure your safety and to keep the instrument in the best possible condition. Safety Symbols These safety symbols may appear in this manual or on the instrument.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not dispose electronic equipment as unsorted municipal waste. Please use a separate collection facility or contact the supplier from which this instrument was purchased. Safety Guidelines Do not place any heavy object on the APS- General 7000E.
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APS-7000E Series User Manual Disconnect the power cord before cleaning. Cleaning the APS- 7000E Use a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild detergent and water. Do not spray any liquid. Do not use chemicals containing harsh material ...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Power cord for the United Kingdom When using the instrument in the United Kingdom, make sure the power cord meets the following safety instructions. NOTE: This lead/appliance must only be wired by competent persons WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT: The wires in this lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green/ Yellow:...
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APS-7000E Series User Manual ETTING STARTED This chapter describes the power source in a nutshell, including its main features and front / rear panel introduction. APS-7000E Series Overview ..........9 Series lineup ........................ 9 Operating Area ......................9 Main Features ......................10 Accessories .......................
GETTING STARTED APS-7000E Series Overview Series lineup The APS-7000E series consists of 2 models, the APS-7050E and the APS-7100E, differing only in capacity. Note that throughout the user manual, the term “APS-7000E” refers to both the APS-7050E and APS-7100E, unless stated otherwise.
APS-7000E Series User Manual APS-7100E Output Operating Area 120 155 6.45 3.23 Voltage (V) 155V Range 310V Range Main Features Low output ripple and noise Performance Excellent and feature-rich measurement capacity Standard maximum output voltage is 310Vrms Maximum frequency of 500Hz.
Accessories Standard Part number Description Accessories CD ROM User manual Region dependent Type I Power cord (APS-7050E) Region dependent Type II Power cord (APS-7100E) 62PS-7K0SC701 x1 Mains terminal cover set 5302-01613001 x1 (APS-7050E) 62PS-7K0SC401 x1 Mains terminal cover set...
APS-7000E Series User Manual Appearance Front Panel APS-7050E, APS-7100E Power Front voltage Display Menu, Test, Arrow keys, switch output socket mode key Preset keys Scroll wheel APS-7050E AC Power Source Menu Test Preset Display V-Limit F-Limit IPK-Limit I rms Range...
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GETTING STARTED The USB port is used for USB A Port upgrading software. Displays the measured values or LCD Screen menu system. Selects between Standard mode Display Mode Display and Simple mode. Select Key Assigned to the functions Function Keys displayed on the right-hand side of the screen.
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APS-7000E Series User Manual Switches between the 155V and Range Key Range 310V ranges. Used to navigate menu items or Scroll Wheel for incrementing/decrementing values one step at a time. Unlock Locks the number pad to prevent Lock Key Lock accidentally changing panel settings.
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APS-7000E Series User Manual Output voltage terminal. Rear Voltage Output Socket APS-7050E APS-7100E 50 / 60Hz 3.6kVA MAX. 310Vac MAX. 310Vac MAX. 115 / 230V OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT Temperature controlled fan. 800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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GETTING STARTED Status Bar Icons Status bar Indicates if the output is ON or OFF. Indicates the output power as a percentage of full scale. The alarm icon will appear on the status bar when one of the protection functions are tripped. Applies to Over Power, Over Irms, Over Ipeak and Over Temperature protection.
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APS-7000E Series User Manual PERATION Set Up ................20 Line Voltage Connection (APS-7100E) ..............20 Power Up ........................23 Output Terminals ....................24 Using the Rack Mount Kit ..................28 How to Use the Instrument ................... 28 Reset to Default Settings ..................32 View System Version and Serial Number .............
OPERATION Recall a Test from Local Memory ................. 62 Manage Test Settings ....................63 Running a Test ......................65 800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
APS-7000E Series User Manual Set Up Line Voltage Connection (APS-7100E) The APS-7100E is equipped with an input Background power terminal that can accept 115V/230V ± 15%. To connect or replace the power cord (GW Instek part number: APS-7100E: 4300-31000101, use the procedure below: The following procedure should only be attempted Warning by competent persons.
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OPERATION APS-7100E 4. Remove the AC power cord wires. The power line inputs for the APS-7100E are on the CAUTION outer cluster of terminals. The terminals to the inner of the panel are the rear panel outputs. 800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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APS-7000E Series User Manual 1. Connect the AC power cord wires to the AC Installation input terminals. White/Blue Neutral (N) Green/Green-yellowGND ( Black/Brown Line (L) 50 / 60Hz 3.6kVA MAX. 310Vac MAX. 115 / 230V OUTPUT INPUT 2.
OPERATION Power Up 1. Socket type: Connect the Steps power cord to the rear panel socket. Input Power Terminal: Page 20 Connect the power cord to the input power terminals. 2. Press the POWER key. The splash screen will appear momentarily before the continuous mode screen appears with the settings loaded.
APS-7000E Series User Manual Output Terminals The output terminals can be output from either Background the front panel or from the rear panel. The outputs are limited to 4.2A/2.1A (APS-7050E) or 8.4A/4.2A(APS-7100E). Supported plugs Multi-region terminal Socket Supported Standards: IEC, North America, Japan.
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1. Disconnect the unit from the mains power socket and turn the power switch off. 2. Unscrew the power cord strain relief. 3. Remove the 2 screws holding the power cord cover and remove. APS-7050E APS-7100E 800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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For the APS-7100E, there is a single bank for the CAUTION input and output terminals. Ensure the correct terminals are connected. The APS-7050E only has a single bank of output terminals on the rear panel. 4. Connect the output AC power cord wires to Installation the output terminals.
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OPERATION APS-7100E APS-7050E 7. Turn the power on. The AC power supply is now ready to power the DUT. 800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
Using the Rack Mount Kit The APS-7000E series has an optional Rack Background Mount Kit (GW Instek part number: GRA-423). The APS-7050E and APS-7100E are designed to fit into a 2U rack height. Please see your distributor for further rack mount details. Rack mount...
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OPERATION 1. Turn the scroll wheel to select Selecting Menu parameters in menus and lists. The Items selected parameter will be highlighted in orange. The scroll wheel is also used to increment/decrement setting values. 2. Press the Enter key to edit the Enter parameter or to enter the selected menu.
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APS-7000E Series User Manual Example Parameter Use the arrow keys to select a digit power and Using the Arrow Keys and Scroll then use the scroll wheel to edit the value by wheel to edit that power. parameter values 1. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the digit of the desired power.
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Function Keys current menu or operation. 1. Press the function key that corresponds to the setting directly to its left. 2. The setting or parameter is immediately executed. Function keys APS-7050E AC Power Source Menu Test Preset Display V-Limit F-Limit...
APS-7000E Series User Manual Reset to Default Settings The default settings can be restored from the Background Menu key settings. See page 70 for the default factory settings. 1. Press the Menu key. The Menu Steps Menu settings will appear on the display. 2.
OPERATION View System Version and Serial Number The Menu>System Information setting Background displays the serial number and version number. 1. Press the Menu key. The Menu Steps Menu setting will appear on the display. 2. The system information should now be listed on the display.
APS-7000E Series User Manual LCD Configuration The LCD Configuration setting sets the Background brightness, contrast and saturation level of the LCD display. 1. Press the Menu key. The Menu Steps Menu settings will appear on the display. 2. Use the scroll wheel to go to item 3, LCD Configuration and press Enter.
OPERATION Buzzer The Buzzer setting turns the buzzer sound on or off for key presses and alarms. 1. Press the Menu key. The Menu Steps Menu setting will appear on the display. 2. Use the scroll wheel to go to item 2, MISC Configuration and press Enter.
APS-7000E Series User Manual Basic Operation This section describes the basic operations required to operate the power supply. Setting the Voltage Range → from page 36 Setting the Voltage Limit → from page 37 Setting the Output Voltage → from page 38 ...
OPERATION Soft-key Range setting settings If the range is changed from 155V to 310V, the Note Irms and IPK values will automatically be changed to a lower value. If the range is changed from 300V to 155V, the Irms and IPK values remain the same. If the voltage range is changed when the output is on, the output will be automatically turned off.
APS-7000E Series User Manual Volt Limit Min/Max settings Each voltage range (155V, 310V) has an Note independent voltage limit. Setting the Output Voltage The voltage setting sets the voltage level of the Background power supply. Before setting the power supply voltage level, set Note the voltage range and voltage limit.
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OPERATION 4. Press the V key and set the desired voltage with the scroll wheel/keypad. 0 volts ~ full scale of voltage range Range 5. Press and hold the DEF1 or DEF2 soft-key until “Saved to DEF1/2” is displayed. This will save the voltage setting to the DEF1 or DEF2 soft- key.
APS-7000E Series User Manual Setting the Frequency Limit Setting the frequency limit allows the frequency Background output to be set to any level within the limit range. 1. Press Shift + F to access the Freq Steps Shift Limit menu. F-Limit 2.
OPERATION Setting the Output Frequency The frequency setting sets the frequency of the output. Before setting the frequency, set the frequency Background limit. F-Limit 1. Press the F key. The FREQ Steps parameter will be editable. 2. Set the frequency with the scroll wheel/keypad or with the F1 ~ F4 soft-keys.
APS-7000E Series User Manual Preset frequency Example Frequency setting settings Trying to set the frequency outside of the frequency Note limit will result in a frequency setting error being displayed on the screen. The frequency can be set when the output is on. Setting the Peak Current Limit Setting the peak current limit sets a limit on the Background...
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OPERATION 2. Set the peak current with the scroll wheel/keypad or with the F3 ~ F4 soft-keys. The MAX and MIN soft-keys set the peak current to the maximum and minimum, respectively. 10% ~ 100% peak current value. The Range peak current value depends on the selected voltage range.
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APS-7000E Series User Manual 1. Press Shift + I rms and then press DELAY[F2]. 2. Set the desired delay time with the scroll wheel/keypad or with the F3 ~ F4 soft-keys. The MAX and MIN soft-keys set the delay time to the maximum and minimum, respectively.
OPERATION Example IPK Range settings Setting the Current RMS Level The I rms setting sets the root mean square Background current. Ipk-Limit 1. Press I rms to access the I rms Steps I rms menu. 2. Set the I rms level with the scroll wheel/keypad or with the F3 ~ F4 soft-keys.
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APS-7000E Series User Manual Setting the I rms level to 0.00 will disable OCP. Note Setting I rms to 0A is dangerous. The Delay Time setting defines how long the I I rms Delay Time rms measurement must be sustained for before Settings it is recognized.
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OPERATION Example Delay Time Min/Max settings The over current fold back settings allow the OC Fold Settings APS-7000E to work as either a constant voltage source or a constant current source. While the unit is sourcing less current than the Irms current limit, the APS-7000E will act as a constant voltage source.
APS-7000E Series User Manual OC-FOLD can only be active when the I rms level is Note greater than 0. 7. Press I rms and then press OC-FOLD[F1] toggle the OC-Fold function on or off. OC-Fold setting Alarm Clear The ALM CLR (Alarm Clear) function will clear Background any Over Power, Over Irms, Over Ipeak and Over Temperature alarms.
OPERATION Display Modes The APS-7000E power supply has two display modes. The standard display mode shows the power supply setup on the left and the 3 configurable measurements on the right. The simple display mode shows all measurement items available on the APS- 7000E.
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APS-7000E Series User Manual 2. Use the scroll wheel to select a measurement item and press Enter to confirm. Sets third measurement item to frequency The Hold function will “hold” the current Hold measurements on the display. Measurements Measurement won’t be updated on the display until the function is released.
OPERATION Panel Lock The panel lock feature prevents settings from being changed accidentally. When activated, all keys and knobs except the Lock/Unlock key and the Output key (if active) will be disabled. Unlock Press the Lock key to active the Activate the panel Lock panel lock.
APS-7000E Series User Manual Turning the Output On When the output is turned on, the DUT can be connected to either the rear panel output or the front panel output. Both of these outputs are electrically linked. Only one Warning DUT should be connected to any one of the outputs at a time.
OPERATION Preset Settings Save Presets to Local Memory → from page 53 Recall Presets to Local Memory → from page 54 Manage Preset Settings → from page 55 Save Preset Settings to Local Memory Up to 10 preset settings can be saved to internal memory. 1.
APS-7000E Series User Manual Load Preset Settings to Local Memory Any of the 10 preset settings can be recalled from internal memory. 1. Press Preset and press a Steps Preset number key(0~9) to load the corresponding memory number. M0 ~ M9 Presets 2.
OPERATION Manage Preset Settings Preset settings can be easily saved to or from a USB flash drive using the Save/Recall Files utility in the Menu system. Files can also be deleted from local memory using the utility. When files are saved to USB they are saved in File Format the following format: presetX.set, where X is the memory number...
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APS-7000E Series User Manual 5. Go to the Memory No. setting and select the preset memory number to perform the operation on. Press Enter to confirm. 0 ~ 9 (M0 ~ M9) Memory No. 6. Press Exe[F1] to perform the file Execute File operation.
OPERATION Test Mode Function The Test Mode function is a quick and easy way to simulate fluctuations in voltage and frequency in mains supply power. Test Mode Overview → from page 58 Test Settings → from page 60 Manage Test Settings →...
APS-7000E Series User Manual Test Mode Overview The Test function is used to test power supply Background fluctuation. This function is able to simulate common abnormalities in mains power such as fluctuations in voltage and frequency. These tests can be run as one-off anomalies or cyclic anomalies.
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OPERATION Trans1 This step configures the transition from normal to abnormal conditions. This step will linearly interpolate the normal settings to the abnormal settings. This step can be skipped for abrupt state changes. Abnormal This step contains the abnormal conditions for the test. Trans2 This step configures the transition from abnormal to normal conditions.
APS-7000E Series User Manual Fset Sets the frequency of the step. Not applicable for the Trans 1/2 steps. Vset Sets the voltage of the step. Not applicable for the Trans 1/2 steps. The start and stop phase for the test waveforms Note are arbitrary.
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OPERATION 5. Press the Range key repeatedly to set the voltage range for the Vset parameter. The range will be shown in the top corner, which indicates that the test will be executed within this voltage range. Range Range LO(155V), HI(310V), Auto 6.
APS-7000E Series User Manual Save a Test to Local Memory Test settings can be saved to one of 10 memory Saving a Test slots (TEST0 ~ TEST9). 1. Press Save[F3] and then long press a number key Steps when prompted. 2.
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OPERATION Manage Test Settings Test settings can be easily saved to or from a USB flash drive using the Save/Recall Files utility in the Menu system. Files can also be deleted from local memory using the utility. When files are saved to USB they are saved in File Format the following format: testX.sim, where X is the memory number...
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APS-7000E Series User Manual DELETE(MEM) Deletes the selected test memory from local memory. 5. Go to the Memory No. setting and select the test memory number to perform the operation on. Press Enter to confirm. 0 ~ 9 (TEST0 ~ TEST9) Memory No.
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OPERATION Running a Test When running a test, the display changes to the Background run test view. Settings Run Screen Step X of Y Overview Hold/Conti test Stop/Run test Readback measurements 1. Press Output. Steps Output 2. Press Run[F4]. The test will start to run. The settings of the current step will be shown at the top of the screen and the measurement readout will be shown on the bottom of the...
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APS-7000E Series User Manual To pause the test mid-way, press Hold[F3]. Hold Test To continue a paused test, press Conti[F3]. Continue Test 800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
Make sure the device is powered On for at least 30 minutes, within +18°C~+28°C. This is necessary to stabilize the unit to match the specification. For more information, contact your local dealer or GW Instek at www.gwinstek.com / marketing@goodwill.com.tw. 800.561.8187 information@itm.com...
Firmware Update The APS-7000E firmware can be upgraded Background using the USB A port on the front panel. See your local distributor or the GW Instek website for the latest firmware information. Ensure the DUT is not connected. Note Ensure the output is off.
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APPENDIX 6. Wait for the unit to update. Upon completion Exit the unit will automatically reset. Example Password setting screen 800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
APS-7000E Series User Manual APS-7000E Default Settings The following default settings are the factory configuration settings for the power supply. For details on how to return to the factory default settings, see page Continuous Mode APS-7050E APS-7100E Range 155V 0.00V FREQ 60.00Hz...
APPENDIX APS-7000E Specifications The specifications apply when the APS-7000E is powered on for at least 30 minutes. APS-7000E Model APS-7050E APS-7100E AC Input Phase Single Phase Voltage 115/230 Vac ± 15% Frequency 50/60Hz Max. Current 16A / 8A 32A / 16A Power Factor 0.7 Typ.
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APS-7000E Series User Manual Setting Voltage Range 0 ~ 155 Vrms, 0 ~ 310 Vrms, Auto 0.01 V at 0.00 ~ 99.99 Vrms Resolution 0.1 V at 100.0 ~ 310.0 Vrms ± (0.5% of setting + 2 counts) Accuracy Frequency Range 45 ~ 500 Hz 0.01 Hz at 45.00 ~ 99.99 Hz...
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APPENDIX Power (W) 0.01 W Resolution 0.1 W ± (0.6% of reading + 5counts), 0.20 ~ 99.99 W ± (0.6% of reading + 5counts), 100.0 ~ 999.9 W Accuracy ± (0.6% of reading + 2counts), 1000 ~ 9999 W Power Factor Resolution 0.001 ±2% reading + 2 counts...
APS-7000E Series User Manual APS-7000E Dimensions APS-7050E APS-7050E AC Power Source Menu Test Preset Display V-Limit F-Limit IPK-Limit I rms Range IPK CLR Shift ALM CLR Cancel Unlock Enter Lock Output : Long Push 430.0 Scale = mm 800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
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APPENDIX APS-7100E APS-7100E AC Power Source Menu Test Preset Display V-Limit F-Limit IPK-Limit I rms Range IPK CLR Shift ALM CLR Cancel Enter Unlock Lock Output : Long Push 430.0 Scale = mm 800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
Type of Product: Programmable AC Power Source Model Number: APS-7050E, APS-7100E are herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Law of Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (2014/30/EU) and Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC &...
INDEX NDEX Accessories ......... 11 Load preset to local memory ..54 Advanced settings Load preset to USB ....55 Buzzer ..........35 Load test to USB ......63 Alarm clear ......... 48 Marketing Buzzer ......... 35 contact ..........67 Caution symbol ......
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