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Array electronic 3645A User Manual

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  • Page 2 3600 SERIES USER MANUAL SAFETY GUIDE This manual contains the precautions necessary to ensure your personal safety as well as for protection for the products and the connected equipment. These precautions are highlighted with a triangle “WARNING” symbol in this manual and are marked according to the danger levels as follows: Danger: It indicates that if appropriate precautions are not taken, serious incidents of personal injuries and deaths or significant damages or losses to the properties will be caused.
  • Page 3 3600 SERIES USER MANUAL The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. The manufacturer assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
  • Page 4 3600 SERIES USER MANUAL III. Fuse 1. The fuse is at the position of power input part on the back panel, for the purpose of avoiding failure brought by using wrong voltage. Please pay attention to the following items when you change the voltage input and the fuse. 2.
  • Page 5 3600 SERIES USER MANUAL 3600 Series Programmable DC Power Supply VERSION 2.10 2006.03...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    3600 SERIES USER MANUAL Programmable DC Power Supply 3600 SERIES Table of Contents Chapter 1 General Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………..…….…1 1.1 General Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………………...…...…1 1.2 Specifications…………….………………………………………………………………………………………………….……1 1.3 Features……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……2 1.4 Dimensions and Structure……………………………………………………………………………………………………..…3 1.4.1 Dimensions………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...…..3 1.4.2 Structure….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3 1.4.2.1 Front view…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3 1.4.2.2 Back view………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5 Chapter 2 Operation…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6 2.1 Connect the power supply to the load……...……………………………………………………..……………………………...…6 2.2 Main functions……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...………6 2.2.1 Setting the output voltage…………………………………………………………………………………………………...…6...
  • Page 7 3600 SERIES USER MANUAL Chapter 3 Installation of the PowerMS Software…………………………………………………………………………….……13 3.1 Connect the Power Supply to PC…………………….……………………………………………………………………………13 3.2 Software Installation………………………………………………………………………………………………………...….…13 Chapter 4 Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……17 4.1 Running the program………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………17 4.2 The Power Supply List……………………………………………...………………………………………………………..……19 4.3 The Control List………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...…19 4.4 The Control Switch….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….19 4.5 The Tool Buttons……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…19 4.6 Keypad and Rotary dial…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...20 4.7 The Voltage, Amp, Power Meter………………………………...……………………………………………………………..…21...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 General Introduction

    Programming features include over-current protection, maximum output voltage and output power limitation, and 10 parameters storage. It is an essential instrument for scientific research, education, service and so on institutions. 1.2 Specifications Mode 3644A 3645A 3646A Number Voltage 0~18V 0~36V...

  • Page 9: Features

    3600 SERIES USER MANUAL Weight 6.00kg Dimensions 212.6mm W x 88.1mm H x 250mm D Free application software PowerMS, ActiveX control and DLL tool support VB / Software VC++ / DELPHI / LABVIEW 3311 isolated TTL to RS232 adaptor 3312 isolated TTL to USB adaptor Optional Parts 3313 isolated RS232 to RS485 adaptor 3314 isolated TTL to RS485 adaptor...

  • Page 10: Dimensions And Structure

    3600 SERIES USER MANUAL 1.4 Dimensions and Structure 1.4.1 Dimensions Fig. 1-1 Dimensions of 3600 Series Programmable DC Power Supply 1.4.2 Structure 1.4.2.1 Front view Front panel is for users to operate, and there is one LCD display, one number keypad and one rotary knob.
  • Page 11 3600 SERIES USER MANUAL 2. Arrangement of the Keyboard 0~9: The number keys In general, the keyboard will perform the Store: Store the current setting value function of the black words 1st. But in the 2nd mode, it will perform the function of the words Recall: Recall the saved setting value in blue.

  • Page 12: Back View

    3600 SERIES USER MANUAL 1.4.2.2 Back view Fig. 1-6 Back view The fuse can be changed easily by using a small flat screw driver. Replaced with a T3.15A fuse. 3600 Series Programmable DC Power Supply VERSION 2.10 2006.03...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Operation

    3600 SERIES USER MANUAL Chapter 2 Operation 2.1 Connect the Power Supply to the load Fig. 2-1 Connect the Power Supply to the load 2.2 Main functions 1.Setting the output voltage 2.Setting the current limit 3. Output On/Off 4. Store parameters 5.
  • Page 14 3600 SERIES USER MANUAL Procedure Operation details LCD display Step 1 Press “V-set” Input Password Input Password Enter the password (if the keyboard isn’t locked, please go to Step 2 step4) **** Set Volt = 0.000V Press the “OK” button, the original set value will be displayed Step 3 on the LCD.

  • Page 15: Setting The Current Limit

    3600 SERIES USER MANUAL 2.2.2 Setting the current limit During actual operation, if a load change causes the current limit to be exceeded, the power supply will automatically crossover to the constant current mode at the preset current limit and the output voltage will drop proportionately.

  • Page 16: Recall Parameters

    3600 SERIES USER MANUAL Procedure Operation details LCD display Step1 Press “ Store ” button Input Password Input Password Enter the password (if the keyboard isn’t locked, please go to Step 2 step4) **** Press “OK” button. (It will return to step 2 if your password is Step 3 SAVE wrong)

  • Page 17: Menu Operation

    3600 SERIES USER MANUAL 2.3 Menu operation The Menu operation offers some setting and adjusting functions. The operation and functions are as following. Procedure Operation details LCD display Step1 Press “ Menu ” button Input Password Input Password Enter the password (if the keyboard isn’t locked, Step 2 please go to step4) ****...

  • Page 18: Setting The Maximum Power

    3600 SERIES USER MANUAL 2.3.2 Setting the maximum power When you select the “Max Power Set” function, the LCD will display: Max Power=108.00W Set the maximum output power by using the number keyboard or the rotary knob, then press “Enter” for confirmation. New= 2.3.3 Enable/disable the rotary knob The “Rotary Knob Set”...

  • Page 19: Setting Communication Address (0~31)

    3600 SERIES USER MANUAL BaudRate=4800 BaudRate=9600 Select the Baud Rate by using the UP and DOWN keys or the rotary knob, then press “Enter” for confirmation. BaudRate=19200 BaudRate=38400 2.3.7 Setting communication address (0~31) This function is used to set the address of the power. To communicate with the computer or other equipment, the 3600 power supply must be assigned an address.

  • Page 20: Chapter 3 Installation Of The Powerms Software

    3600 SERIES USER MANUAL Chapter 3 Installation of the PowerMS Software 3.1 Connect the Power Supply to PC With the optional communication adapter, you can connect the 3600 power supply to your computer through RS-232, USB or RS-485 port. Connect the 3600 to a RS-232 port with the 3311 adapter, to a USB port with the 3312, to a RS-485 with the 3314.
  • Page 21 3600 SERIES USER MANUAL 3.2.2 The Welcome dialog box displays, press “ NEXT ” to continue Fig. 3-3 The Welcome dialog box 3.2.3 The License Agreement dialog box displays. Click “Yes” to accept the License Agreement and proceed with the installation process. Note: If you do not want to accept the License Agreement, click “No”...
  • Page 22 3600 SERIES USER MANUAL 3.2.5 The destination folder dialog box displays. The default folder is “C:\Program Files\Array\PowerMS”. You may click “Browse” to select other installation path. Fig. 3-6 The destination folder dialog box 3.2.6 The installation option dialog box displays. Select “Typical” to install all components or select “Custom” to select installation components.
  • Page 23 3600 SERIES USER MANUAL 3.2.8 Copy the files to your hard disk Fig. 3-9 Copy Files Software installation is complete when finished. 3600 Series Programmable DC Power Supply VERSION 2.10 2006.03...

  • Page 24: Chapter 4 Introduction

    3600 SERIES USER MANUAL Chapter 4 Introduction 4.1 Running the program 4.1.1 To run the PowerMS program, select “Start=>Program=>Array=>PowerMS” and click “PowerMS *.*” to run the program. Fig. 4-1 Start the program 4.1.2 The PowerMS startup pattern Fig. 4-2 The PowerMS startup pattern 3600 Series Programmable DC Power Supply VERSION 2.10 2006.03...
  • Page 25 3600 SERIES USER MANUAL 4.1.3 The PowerMS Main Window Fig. 4-3 The PowerMS Main Window 4.1.4 Once the PowerMS software is started, the icon is shown on the state bar. Right click this icon, the following menu will be displayed: Fig.

  • Page 26: The Power Supply List

    3600 SERIES USER MANUAL 4.2 The Power Supply List The power supply list lists all registered power on the computer. To make the PowerMS control your power, choose the power you want to use from the power supply list. Fig. 4-5 The Power Supply List 4.3 The Control List To set who controls the power supply: the PC or the power itself;...

  • Page 27: Keypad And Rotary Dial

    3600 SERIES USER MANUAL 4.6 Keypad and Rotary dial Fig. 4-8 Voltage and Current setting dial To quickly modify a parameter (Voltage or Current), put the mouse on the red point of the dial and rotate. To accurately set a parameter, use the keypad. Number Keys: 0-9 “.”: the point key “C”: the cleared key...

  • Page 28: The Voltage, Amp, Power Meter

    3600 SERIES USER MANUAL 4.7 The Voltage, Amp, Power Meter The Voltage, Amp, Power Meter show the setting and read back value of voltage, current and power. Fig.4-10 The Voltage, Amp, Power Meter 4.8 Dynamic Curve These curve show the dynamic states of voltage and current. Fig.4-11 The Voltage Curve Fig.4-12 The Current Curve You may drag your mouse on the curve to zoom in/out.

  • Page 29: Stop Communication

    3600 SERIES USER MANUAL 4.10 Stop Communication Click button to stop the communication with the power supply. 4.11 Setting 4.11.1 Setting Com port and baud rate Click the button, select the correct Com port and baud rate. The baud rate setting should be the same as the connected power supply.

  • Page 30: Power Setting

    3600 SERIES USER MANUAL 4.11.3 Setting Recording Interval Fig. 4-15 Setting Recording Interval window 4.12 Power setting Click the button, the Power setting window will be displayed. Fig. 4-16 The Power Setting window The Power Registration Records show the parameters of all registered power supply. To add a new power supply, click the button.
  • Page 31 3600 SERIES USER MANUAL Fig. 4-17 Add New Power window Enter the Power Name, Address and the maximum value of voltage, current, power, then press “OK” to confirm. Note: the Power ID is assigned by the software. Parameter Explanation Range Power Name Name Of the Power Supply ASCII...

  • Page 32: Data Report

    3600 SERIES USER MANUAL Fig. 4-18 After Add, Modify, Delete operation, the program must restart 4.13 Data Report Click the button, the data report window will be shown: Fig. 4-19 The Data Report window To search, set the query condition, and then click the “Search” button. Click the “Report”...

  • Page 33: The State Bar

    3600 SERIES USER MANUAL 4.14 The State Bar Power: the power name Add: the power address. V: the max output voltage A: the max output current W: the max output power Sending / Receiving: the communication state. 4.15 Quit the Software Click the button to quit the software.

  • Page 34: Chapter 5 Uninstall Powerms Software

    3600 SERIES USER MANUAL Chapter 5 Uninstall PowerMS Software 5.1 Uninstall the PowerMS Software => =>PowerMS=> From the Start Menu, select “Program Array Uninstall PowerMS” to unstall the software. Remember to quit the program before uninstalling. 3600 Series Programmable DC Power Supply VERSION 2.10 2006.03...

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