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- Page 1 9200 Series Multi-Range DC Power Supply Models: 9201, 9202, 9205, 9206 USER MANUAL 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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Page 2: Safety Summary
Safety Summary The following safety precautions apply to both operating and maintenance personnel and must be followed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Before applying power to this instrument: Read and understand the safety and operational information in this manual. ... - Page 3 You must ensure that each accessory you use with this instrument has a category rating equal to or higher than the instrument's category rating to maintain the instrument's category rating. Failure to do so will lower the category rating of the measuring system. Electrical Power This instrument is intended to be powered from a CATEGORY II mains power environment.
- Page 4 In air temperatures exceeding the specified operating temperatures. In atmospheric pressures outside the specified altitude limits or where the surrounding gas is not air. In environments with restricted cooling air flow, even if the air temperatures are within specifications.
- Page 5 Under certain conditions, even with the power cord removed, dangerous voltages may exist when the covers are removed. To avoid injuries, always disconnect the power cord from the instrument, disconnect all other connections (for example, test leads, computer interface cables, etc.), discharge all circuits, and verify there are no hazardous voltages present on any conductors by measurements with a properly-operating voltage-sensing device before touching any internal parts.
- Page 6 Use correctly sized wires To connect a load to the power supply, use a wire diameter large enough to handle the maximum continuous output short-circuit current of the power supply without the wire overheating. For continued safe use of the instrument ...
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Page 7: Compliance Statements
Compliance Statements Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This product is subject to Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), and in jurisdictions adopting that Directive, is marked as being put on the market after August 13, 2005, and should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. -
Page 8: Ce Declaration Of Conformity
CE Declaration of Conformity This instrument meets the requirements of 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive and 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive with the following standards. Low Voltage Directive EN61010-1: 2001 EMC Directive EN 61000-3-2: 2006 EN 61000-3-3: 1995+A1: 2001+A2: 2005 EN 61000-4-2 / -3 / -4 / -5 / -6 / -11 EN 61326-1: 2006 viii 1.800.561.8187... -
Page 9: Safety Symbols
Safety Symbols Refer to the user manual for warning information to avoid hazard or personal injury and prevent damage to instrument. Electric Shock hazard On (Supply). This is the AC mains connect/disconnect switch on the front of the instrument. Off (Supply). This is the AC mains connect/disconnect switch on the front of the instrument. -
Page 10: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Summary ....................ii Compliance Statements ......................vii Safety Symbols ..........................ix General Information ..................1 Product Overview ......................1 Package Contents ......................1 Product Dimensions ......................2 Rackmount Installation..................... 2 Front Panel Overview ....................... 4 Front Panel Description ......................4 Keypad Overview ...................... - Page 11 Configure Voltage and Current Output ................15 Setting Voltage ........................15 Setting Current ........................16 Remote Sense ........................16 Voltage/Current Measurement ..................18 SYSTEM Menu ........................ 18 Voltage Limit Setting ......................18 Configure Overcurrent Protection (OCP) ................19 Configure Power-On State ..................... 19 Remote Communication Configuration ................
- Page 12 STATUS Subsystem ......................35 SYSTEM Subsystem ......................36 TRIGGER Subsystem ....................... 39 SOURCE Subsystem ......................39 MEASUREMENT Commands ................... 43 LIST Commands ......................45 Troubleshooting Guide ................47 General ..........................47 Remote Control ........................47 Specifications ..................... 48 Calibration ....................49 SERVICE INFORMATION ..................
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Page 13: General Information
Report any damage to the shipping agent immediately. Save the original packing carton for possible future reshipment. Every power supply is shipped with the following contents: 1 x 9201, 9202, 9205, or 9206 Power Supply 1 x User Manual 1 x AC Power Cord ... -
Page 14: Product Dimensions
1.3 Product Dimensions The 9201 and 9202 power supply’s dimensions are approximately 214.5 mm (8.44 in) x 88.2 mm (3.47 in) x 354.6 mm (13.96 in) (W x H x D). The 9205 and 9206 power supply’s dimensions are approximately 214.5 mm (8.44 in) x 88.2 mm (3.47 in) x 445 mm (17.52 in) (W x H x D). - Page 15 To rackmount a single instrument, order rackmount kit IT-E151 Side view of rackmounting a single instrument To rackmount two instruments side-by-side, order rackmount kit IT-E151, the front cover panel is not needed. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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Page 16: Front Panel Overview
1.5 Front Panel Overview Figure 1 Front Panel View Front Panel Description VFD display Shift key Local key Power key Numeric keys Function keys Cursor keys Output terminal Rotary knob 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com... -
Page 17: Keypad Overview
1.6 Keypad Overview Figure 2 Keypad View Keypad Description Shift key Enables access to secondary functions (Labeled in blue) Local key Sets the instrument back to local mode. Power key Power on the instrument. Numeric keypad Enters numeric values for various parameters. Vset / OVP button Configures output voltage or sets the overvoltage protection point for the power supply. -
Page 18: Rear Panel Overview
Up/Down arrow keys Used to select menu items or increase/decrease output voltage or output current values. Esc key Cancel and return to previous menu. 1.7 Rear Panel Overview Rear Panel Description Cooling fan RS-232 interface USB interface GPIB interface AC power input receptacle Fuse box DVM input terminal Remote sense terminal... -
Page 19: Display Overview
1.8 Display Overview Display Description Indicates output is off The power supply is in constant voltage mode The power supply is in constant current mode Not used Timer Indicates output on timer function is ON Sense Indicates remote sense Not used Adrs Indicates remote communication activity Meter... -
Page 20: Getting Started
2 Getting Started Before connecting and powering up the instrument, please review and go through the instructions in this chapter. 2.1 Input Power and Fuse Requirements Input Power The supply has a selectable AC input that accepts line voltage input within: Voltage: 110 V (+/- 10 %) or 220 V (+/- 10 %) Frequency: 47 Hz –... -
Page 21: Fuse Requirements
An AC input fuse is necessary when powering the instrument. Below is a table of the fuse required for all models operating with either 110 VAC or 220 VAC input. Table 1 - Fuse Requirements Model Fuse Specification (110 VAC) Fuse Specification (220 VAC) 9201 T6.3A 250V T3.15A 250V 9202 T10A 250V T6.3A... - Page 22 Set the switch to the desired line voltage operation. (Rear View) Line Voltage Switch AC power input receptacle Figure 4 - Models 9201/9202 Line Voltage Switch Location Rear Panel (Bottom View) Line Voltage Switch Front Panel Figure 5 - Models 9205/9206 Line Voltage Switch Location 1.800.561.8187...
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Page 23: Output Connections
Do not connect power to the instrument until the line voltage selection is setup correctly. Applying an incorrect line voltage or configuring the line voltage selection improperly may damage the instrument and void all warranty. Any disassembling of the case or changing the fuse not performed by an authorized service technician will void the warranty of the instrument. -
Page 24: Preliminary Check
rated output greater than 40V. To protect personnel against accidental contact with hazardous voltages, ensure that the load and its connections have no accessible live parts. Ensure that the load wiring insulation rating is greater than to the maximum output voltage of the power supply. 2.4 Preliminary Check Complete the following steps to verify that the power supply is ready for use. -
Page 25: Check Model And Firmware Version
2. Enable the output by pressing , and the button will be lit. The OFF annunciator will change to CV. 3. Using the numeric keypad or the voltage adjust knob and enter a voltage value. The voltage display will now show the value you entered. If entering with numeric keypad, press first, then enter the value and press 4. -
Page 26: Front Panel Operation
can also be found from within the menu system by following these steps: 1. Press to enter the menu system. 2. Use the keys to select Power Info and press 3. Press keys to cycle through power supply information. 4. Press twice to exit the menu and return to the normal display. -
Page 27: Configure Voltage And Current Output
1. From the normal display, press to enter the menu. 2. The selected item will be blinking. Use the keys to move through the menu selections. 3. When the desired menu section is shown, press to access its menu settings. 4. -
Page 28: Setting Current
Setting Current Follow the steps below to set the output current: 1. From the normal front panel display, users can use either the current adjust knob, numeric keypad, or the keys to enter the setting current. 2. If entering using numeric keypad, press first so that the cursor selects the current display. - Page 29 output is connected to the positive end (+) of the load and the negative lead (-) of the DC output is connected to the negative end (-) of the load. When this sensing mode is selected, the wires connecting between DC outputs to the load must be as short as possible. The local sense is the default configuration with shorting bars connected between (S+) to (+) and (S-) to (-).
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Page 30: Voltage/Current Measurement
5. Power ON the power supply, and then configure and enable the output. The setup should look like the figure above. DO NOT at any time disconnect the wires from the S+ and S- terminals to the DUT while output is enabled (ON). Doing so may damage the power supply and cause unstable output. -
Page 31: Configure Overcurrent Protection (Ocp)
Configure Overcurrent Protection (OCP) The 9200 Series power supply provides an overcurrent protection (OCP) function to protect the power supply when the current presented at the output terminal exceeds the OCP current setting. Follow the steps below to set the OCP limit. 1. -
Page 32: Lock/Unlock Rotary Knob
sound, follow the steps below: 1. From the SYST SET menu, select BEEP and press . Select between the two options using the rotary knob or keys: ON – Enable key sound OFF – Disable key sound 2. Select the desired option and press to save the change. -
Page 33: Timer Function
to store settings (1 to 9). The memory group must first be selected from the menu before settings can be saved within the group. Select Storage Group 1. From the SYST SET menu, browse and select MEM and press 2. Use keys or rotary knob to enter the storage group. -
Page 34: Restore Factory Default Settings
3. The instrument will return to the normal display and all settings are now restored back to factory default. The table below lists some of the factory default settings. Table 2 - Factory Default Settings Item Parameter 9201 9202 9205 9206 Voltage 0.0 V... -
Page 35: List Menu
OVP, OVP OFF, 66 V OFF, 66 V OFF, 66 V OFF, 156 V Voltage Protection OCP, OCP OFF, 11.1 A OFF, 16.1 A OFF, 26.1 A OFF, 11.1 A Current Beep Mode Max Volt Limit 61 V 61 V 61 V 151 V Comm... -
Page 36: Load List File
ON – Enable List mode 3. Select the desired option and press to save the change. 4. To exit the menu at any time, press twice. 5. When List mode is enabled, the will be lit until triggered. 6. To run a loaded list file, set the Trigger mode (Refer to “Configure Trigger Source” section) and manually or remotely trigger the power supply. -
Page 37: Overvoltage Protection (Ovp)
8. CYCLE will be displayed. Use the numeric keypad to enter the number of cycles to run the list and press to confirm. 9. SAVE will be displayed. To save the list file to a memory location, use the keys or rotary knob to select save location (FILE0 –... -
Page 38: Digital Voltmeter (Dvm)
2. To unlock the keys, press again. The Lock indicator will disappear and all keys will be enabled. 3.8 Digital Voltmeter (DVM) The power supply provides a built-in digital voltmeter which can measure DC volts in a range from 0.001 V - 60.000 V. The connectors are on the rear panel. Press to enable the DVM. -
Page 39: Remote Operation
4 Remote Operation There are several interfaces available for remote communication: USB, RS-232, and GPIB. With all these interfaces, this power supply is very flexible to be controlled remotely. Users can program the power supply by using the SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) commands over any one of the remote interfaces. -
Page 40: Usb
A straight pin-to-pin DB9 female to DB9 male serial cable is required for using the RS-232 interface. Do not use a null modem or crossover DB9 serial cable. Follow the steps below to configure the power supply for RS-232 operation: 1. -
Page 41: Gpib
GPIB Each model can be configured with a GPIB address from 1-30. To communicate via GPIB, connect a GPIB cable to the GPIB interface on the rear panel, as illustrated below. Follow the instructions below to select and configure the GPIB interface for remote operation. 1. -
Page 42: Scpi Status Register
All commands should be ended with the <Rtn> and <NL> and there should be a space between command and numerical parameter. 5.2 SCPI Status Register The 9200 Series power supply records the different states of the instrument through four status registers. - Page 43 Questionable Status Enable Register Event Register VOLTAGE CURRENT Output Buffer not used not used TEMPERATURE not used not used not used not used OVERVOLTAGE OVERCURRENT Status Byte not used not used Enable Register Summary Register not used not used not used not used not used not used...
- Page 44 Standard event status register Decimal Definition Value Operation Complete. All commands prior to and including an *OPC command have been executed. Not used Always set to 0. Query Error. The power supply tried to read the output buffer but it was empty. Or, new command line was received before a previous query had been read.
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Page 45: Ieee488.2 Common Commands
Data is available in the power supply output buffer. One or more bits are set in the standard event register (bits must be “enabled” in the enable register). The power supply is requesting service (serial poll). Not used Always set to 0. 5.3 IEEE488.2 Common Commands Here’s a list and description of all common SCPI commands supported by the instrument. - Page 46 DDE Device-dependent error QYE Query error OPC Operation complete *ESR? This command can read the value of standard event status register. After executing this command, standard event status register is reset. Bit definition of standard event status register is the same as the standard event status enable register. Query syntax: *ESR? Parameter: None Returned parameter: <NR1>...
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Page 47: Status Subsystem
Parameter: None *SRE This command can set the parameter of state byte enable register. Setting parameter can determine which byte value of state byte register is 1 and the byte will set RQS of state byte register to 1. Bit definition of state byte enable register is the same as the state byte register. Command syntax: *SRE <NR1>... -
Page 48: System Subsystem
Query syntax: STATus:QUEStionable[:EVENt]? Parameter: None Returned parameter: <NRf> Relative command: STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle The bit definition of query event enable register: Position Bit Name used used used used used used used used Bit Weight Position Bit Name used used used used Bit Weight STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition? This command is used to read the value of query condition register. - Page 49 1. Error messages follow the FIFO (first-in-first-out) principle. The first error will be returned first when you read all the error information in the error queue. The ERROR LED will turn off. When an error occurs, the buzzer of the power supply will beep once. 2.
- Page 50 (-410) Query INTERRUPTED (-420) Query UNTERMINATED (-430) Query DEADLOCKED (223) Front panel buffer overrun (224) Front panel timeout (225) Front Crc Check error (401) CAL switch prevents (402) CAL password is incorrect (403) CAL not enabled (404) Readback cal are incorrect (405) Programming cal are incorrect SYSTem:VERSion? This command is used to query the current SCPI version.
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Page 51: Trigger Subsystem
Return parameter: <NR1> SYSTem:INTerface This command is used to select the communication interfaces. Command syntax：SYSTem:INTerface <GPIB|USB|RS232> 5.6 TRIGGER Subsystem TRIGger[:IMMediate] This command is used to create a trigger signal. It will give a trigger signal in BUS trigger source mode. The function is the same as command *TRG. Command syntax: TRIGger[:IMMediate] Parameter: None Related commands: *TRG... - Page 52 This command is used to set the output timer’s time. Command syntax：OUTPut:TIMer:DATA <NRf> Parameter: 0-99999.9 Unit：S Query syntax: OUTPut:TIMer:DATA? Return parameter: <NRf> [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] This command is used to set the output current value. MIN represents 0 A and MAX represents the max value of the current range.
- Page 53 [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection[:LEVel] This command is used to set the software-current protection value. Command syntax: [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection[:LEVel] <NRf> Parameter: MIN to MAX|MIN|MAX|DEF Unit: A |mA| uA Query syntax: [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection[:LEVel]? Parameter: None Return parameter: <NRf> [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:STATe This command is used to set the software-current protection state. Command syntax: [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:STATe<bool>...
- Page 54 Parameter: MIN to MAX Query command: VOLTage:STEP? Return parameter: <NRf> Example: VOLT:STEP 0.01 //set the step value to be 0.01 V VOLT UP //increments output current by 0.01 V VOLT:STEP 0.02 //set the step value to be 0.02 V VOLT DOWN //decrements output current by 0.02 V [SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel]:TRIGgered[:AMPLitude]{<voltage level>|MINimum|MAXimum} This command is used to set a voltage value to be triggered.
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Page 55: Measurement Commands
the upper limit of OVP or reduce the output voltage. Note: Please remove the device that tripped this protection and then send the command again. Command syntax: [SOURce:]VOLTage:PROTection:CLEar [SOURce:]VOLTage:LIMIt[:LEVel]<voltage> This command is used to set the limit of the output voltage. Command syntax: [SOURce:]VOLTage:LIMIt[:LEVel] <NRf>... - Page 56 MEASure[:SCALar]:CURRent[:DC]? This command is used to read the actual current. Command syntax: MEASure[:SCALar]:CURRent[:DC]? Parameter: None Return parameter: <NRf> Return parameter unit: A Example: MEAS:CURR? FETCh:CURRent? This command is used to read the current which is in the sample cache. After sending the command, the readings will be sent to the computer.
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Page 57: List Commands
MEASure:STATus? This command is used to switch the display of VFD board between actual output state and DVM state. Command syntax: MEASure[:SCALar]:STATus <DVM|NORMAL> 5.9 LIST Commands LIST:FUNCtion This command is used to set the state of list mode. Command syntax: [SOURce:]LIST:FUNCtion <0|1> Query syntax: [SOURce:]LIST:FUNCtion? Return parameter: 0|1 LIST:VOLTage... - Page 58 Query syntax: LIST:TIMEr? <NR1> Return parameters: <NRf> Example: LIST:TIME 1,3 //set the first step’s time to be 3 S LIST:TIME? 1 //query the first step’s delay time LIST:LOAD This command can recall the list file saved before from specified memory region. Sending query commands can inquire which group file you have recalled.
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Page 59: Troubleshooting Guide
6 Troubleshooting Guide Below are some frequently asked questions and answers. Please check if any apply to your power supply before contacting B&K Precision. General Q: I cannot power up the power supply. Check that the power cord is securely connected to the AC input and there is live power from your electrical AC outlet. -
Page 60: Specifications
23 °C ± 5 °C. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Environmental Conditions: This power supply is designed for indoor use and operated with maximum relative humidity of 80%. Model 9201 9202 9205 9206 Output Rating Voltage... -
Page 61: Calibration
General Remote Sense Compensation DVM Range 0-60 V DVM Accuracy 0.02%+10 mV DVM Resolution 1 mV Standard USB (USBTMC-compliant), GPIB, RS-232 Interface AC Input 110/220 VAC (+/- 10 %), 47 Hz - 63 Hz Operating 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C) Temperature Storage -4 °F to 158 °F (-20 °C to 70 °C) -
Page 62: Service Information
SERVICE INFORMATION Warranty Service: Please go to the support and service section on our website at to obtain a RMA #. Return the product in the original packaging with proof of purchase to the address below. Clearly state on the RMA the performance problem and return any leads, probes, connectors and accessories that you are using with the device. -
Page 63: Limited Three-Year Warranty
LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY B&K Precision Corp. warrants to the original purchaser that its products and the component parts thereof, will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three years from date of purchase. B&K Precision Corp. will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective product or component parts. Returned product must be accompanied by proof of the purchase date in the form of a sales receipt. - Page 64 © 2014 B&K Precision Corp. Printed in China v022415 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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