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9830 Series Model: 9832, 9833 High Power Programmable AC Power Source USER MANUAL GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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. ...
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Do not use this instrument in an electrical environment with a higher category rating than what is specified in this manual for this instrument. 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.
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Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or vapors, fumes, or finely- divided particulates. The instrument is designed to be used in office-type indoor environments. Do not operate the instrument In the presence of noxious, corrosive, or flammable fumes, gases, vapors, chemicals, or finely-divided particulates.
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Clean the instrument only as instructed Do not clean the instrument, its switches, or its terminals with contact cleaners, abrasives, lubricants, solvents, acids/bases, or other such chemicals. Clean the instrument only with a clean dry lint-free cloth or as instructed in this manual. Not for critical applications This instrument is not authorized for use in contact with the human body or for use as a component in a life-support device or system.
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Fuse replacement must be done by qualified service-trained maintenance personnel who are aware of the instrument's fuse requirements and safe replacement procedures. Disconnect the instrument from the power line before replacing fuses. Replace fuses only with new fuses of the fuse types, voltage ratings, and current ratings specified in this manual or on the back of the instrument.
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.
Safety Symbol Refer to the user manual for warning information to avoid hazard or personal injury and prevent damage to instrument. Electric Shock hazard Hot surface On (Power). Press the “I” at the top of the power switch to turn the instrument ON. Off (Power).
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CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Notations – Denotes a softkey. TEXT TEXT – Denotes a front panel key. GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
Table of Contents Safety Summary ....................... i Compliance Statements ....................... vi Safety Symbol ..........................vii Notations ........................ix General Information ......................1 Package Contents ......................1 Product Dimensions ......................2 Installation ......................... 3 Front Panel......................... 4 Rear Panel .......................... 6 Display Overview ......................
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Config 1 ..........................27 Config 2 ..........................29 Limits ..........................31 System Settings ......................33 System Setup ........................33 Communication Setup ..................... 33 System Error ........................34 System Next ........................35 Recall Default ........................36 10 Save ..........................38 10.1 Save Config ........................38 10.2 Save Screen ........................
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13 Build-in Harmonic Wave ....................55 14 Calibration ........................70 14.1 AC Voltage Calibration ..................... 70 14.1.1 300V range calibration ..................71 14.1.2 150V range calibration ..................72 14.1.3 DC Voltage Calibration ..................72 14.1.4 AC Current Calibration ..................73 14.1.5 Restore to Factory Default (RECALL DATA) ............
Report any damage to the shipping agent immediately. Save the original packing carton for possible future reshipment. Every instrument is shipped with the following contents: 1 x 9833 or 9832 AC Power Source 1 x AC input power cord 1 x Certificate of calibration ...
Note: Check that you have the most current User manual. 3.2 Product Dimensions Figure 1 - Dimensions GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
3.4 Front Panel Figure 3 - Front Panel ① Power ON/OFF ② USB disk port ③ VFD ④ Softkeys ⑤ Function keys & Indicator LEDs ⑥ Number keys ⑦ Function keys ⑧ Rotary knob ⑨ Direction keys GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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Definition Frequency key, press to set the output frequency Voltage key, press to set the output voltage Press to lock the keyboard, (Keyboard is locked when LED is illuminated). Output On/Off key, press to enable/disable voltage output, (Output is On when LED is illuminated). Number key 1 to 9 for direct numeric entry.
3.5 Rear Panel Figure 4 - Rear Panel ⑩ AC output terminal ⑪ Remote sense terminal ⑫ ANALOG connector ⑬ DIGITAL Input /Output ⑭ LAN port ⑮ USB port (USBVCP or USBTMC) ⑯ GPIB port ⑰ Ground wire ⑱ AC input terminal GlobalTestSupply www.
Display Overview The power on screen shows the model number and self-test status. The Interface, and Power module should indicate OK. The (Real Time Clock), RTC will show the battery voltage. When the self-test completes, the instrument will advance to the Settings and Measure screen. This process takes approximately 7 seconds.
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Figure 6 - Display Description The instrument provides 3 display screen options for accessing commonly used measurements and settings. Each of these screens can be selected by pressing the softkey Display x of x repeatedly. Figure 7 - Display 1 of 3 Parameter Description Volts (rms)
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Figure 8 - Display 2 of 3 Display 3 of 3 This displays shows a graphical representation of the settings, output measurements and waveforms. Figure 9 - Display 3 of 3 Press the ◄ ► keys to select and view V (voltage waveform) or A (current waveform). Then press the ▲...
Follow the illustrations below to connect the new AC power cord to the AC input of the source in the rear panel. Connection of the 9832 or 9833 to an AC power source should be made by a qualified electrician or other qualified personnel. Incorrect wiring may damage the source or cause a fire hazard.
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current required to operate the instrument. 2. Using the power cable provided, identify the end that plugs into the instrument. Before disassembling the black hooded connector, make a note of how the unit is assembled from the factory so it can be correctly reassembled. 3.
up and reinstall the 4 screws into the hood. The green connector should be locked in place. 4. Using the (2) screws provided with the cable, secure the assembled connector to the back of the instrument as shown in Figure 10 – Securing. Note: Use only the screws provided.
instrument. The AC voltage range must meet per the acceptable specifications. 4. Connect Power 5. Connect specified AC power cord and verify the hood is in place and correctly secured to rear panel. 6. Press the power switch to the “|”...
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the sense end L and output end L are connected to the load end L, whereas both sense end N and output end N are connected to the load end N. Figure - 11 Sense Lines GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
Front Panel Operation 7.1 Configure Voltage and Frequency Output 7.1.1 Setting voltage Press VOLT or the ▲ ▼ (arrow keys) to move the cursor to Volts (rms). Then press the ENTER key. There are three ways to set the value of the output voltage: 1.
Figure 12 - Setting Frequency 7.1.3 Setting Voltage Press the VOLT key, and a small window will pop-up. Pressing the VOLT key again will switch between VAC and VDC (when the coupling mode is “AC+DC”). Press the number keys to set the value, and press the OK or the Enter key to confirm the change. Optionally, press the ESC key to cancel the setting change.
7.2 Program Settings Press the Program softkey in the Setting and Measurement page to enter Program mode. There are three modes for the user to choose from to simulate Power Line Disturbances. They are: Step Output settings step-up or step-down based on user criteria. List Change the output sequentially by individual settings included in a list.
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Step Mode Operation Steps The following example for Step Mode waveform shows 4 steps starting at 40 volts and increasing 20 volts at each step. The instrument will dwell for 80 ms at each step. Figure 14 - Step Mode Example Output Parameters Settings Volts(rms)
2. Use the arrow keys (▲ ▼ ◄ ►) to move the cursor to the wanted parameter of the STEP setting page. 3. Press the ENTER key to adjust the parameter. Then press the ENTER key again to change its value. 4.
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Parameters Range Description List No. 0 to 9 Show configuration of a LIST Step No. 0 to 99 Show current edit step of list Volts (rms) Start 0 to 300 Set starting AC voltage Volts (rms) End 0 to 300 Set ending AC voltage Volts (DC) Start -424.0 to 424.0 Set starting DC voltage...
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List operation pages Press the List softkey, refer to List Parameter Table for settings details. Figure 18 - List Mode first page Refer to Table 6 – List Mode First Page. The first page parameters are common to all the steps added under the second page parameters.
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yellow boxes when no entries are stored in any List. Figure 19 - List Mode second page Refer to . Use the arrow key (▲ ▼) to move the cursor to the wanted parameter of List Step Configuration page. Press the ENTER key to change its value, then press the ENTER key again to confirm the change.
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. Use the arrow keys (▲ ▼) to move the cursor to the wanted parameter of List Step Configuration page. Press the ENTER key to change its value, then press the ENTER key again to confirm the change. Parameters Values Volts (rms) Start Volts (rms) End Volts (DC) Start...
changes in to memory and add a new step in List No. 0. The page with Empty Step field in yellow will change to 97 and Current Step to 3. All of the steps 0, 1 and 2 have been entered.
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Phase (deg) Table 10 – Pulse Mode Settings Pulse Mode Operation Steps 1. Press Pulse softkey. 2. Use the arrow key (▲ ▼) to move the cursor to the wanted parameter. 3. Press the ENTER key to change its value then press the ENTER key again to confirm.
Configure Menu In Setting and Measure page, press Configure key to open the Configuration page. The Configuration page includes three softkey options: 1. Config 1 (default) 2. Config 2 3. Limits Each of these pages will be explained below with more detail. Figure 27 - Default Configuration 1 Menu 8.1 Config 1 Configurations listed below can be edited in this Configuration 1 page.
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Inrush Current 0 to 10000 ms Set the time interval to measure Measurement Inrush current Time (ms) Inrush Current 0 to 10000 ms Set the delay time to measure Delay Time (ms) Inrush current Table 11 - Config 1 Configurations Press the arrow key (▲...
Move the cursor to Range (V) then Press ENTER key. Press 300 V key to put the supply in the high voltage range, then press Enter key to confirm. Or use ▲ ▼ keys (or Rotary) to set the value of Range (V) and other configurations. Use ▲...
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Configurations Range Description Waveform Select A or B Select to output waveform A or B Waveform A Type SINE, SQUA, CSIN (clipping ** SQUA, CSIN (clipping sine), THD sine), THD0-29 (harmonic (harmonic distortion sine), USER distortion sine), USER0-4 (user define waveform) only for (user designed waveform) Frequency ≦100Hz Waveform A Index...
Press the arrow key (▲ ▼) to move the cursor to the wanted configuration. Press the ENTER key to change its value then press the ENTER again key to confirm. See the example below: Move the cursor to Waveform Select, then press OK or Enter. Press the A softkey then press OK or Enter to confirm.
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Press the arrow key (▲ ▼) to move the cursor to the wanted configuration. Press ENTER key to change its value, then press ENTER key to confirm. Figure 30 - Configure Limits Move the cursor to Volts (rms). Use ▲ ▼ keys (or Rotary knob) to set the value of Volts (rms) limit and other configurations.
System Settings 9.1 System Setup The System Setup page is used to set Date, Time, Brightness and Beep. Figure 31 - System Setup Press the arrow keys (▲ ▼) to move the cursor to the wanted configuration. Press the ENTER key to change its value and then press the ENTER key again to confirm the changes. Configurations Range Description...
Press the arrow keys (▲ ▼) to move the cursor to the wanted configuration. Press the ENTER key to change its value and then press the ENTER key again to confirm the changes. Configurations Range Description Comm. Type USBVCP, USBTMC, USBVCP: USB Virtual Com Port (19200, GPIB, LAN, RS232 N, 8, 1)
To clear the error log Press the arrow key (▲ ▼) to move the cursor to Clear Error? (Yes/No) then press the ENTER key to change its value. Select YES, then press ENTER key again to clear error log. The log errors cannot be recovered once it has been cleared. Error Code Definition 0x00000080 FW_VerError...
9.5 Recall Default Press System softkey, then press Next softkey to go to the next function page. At the System Next screen press Recall Default softkey. Press an arrow key (▲ ▼) to move the cursor to Reset all config? Press ENTER key, then press the Yes softkey to reset all configurations. Figure 35 - Recall Default GlobalTestSupply www.
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Config 1(2) Field Value Volts (rms) Volts (DC) Freq (Hz) Sync source Phase Phase (deg) Range(V) Couple Power On State (User) On/Off State (User) Volts(rms) (User) Volts(dc) (User) Freq(Hz) (User) Sync Source Phase (User) Phase(deg) (Inrush) Measurement Time(ms) (Inrush) Delay Time(ms) Waveform Select Waveform A Type Sine...
10 Save The Instrument can save data and screen shots into the USB disk (only FAT32 format is supported). Figure 36 - Save Menu 10.1 Save Config Press Save Config softkey to store all configurations and settings into the internal memory (CFGFile01.cfg to CFGFile09.cfg) or into a USB disk (CFGFile10.cfg to CFGFile99.cfg).
10.2 Save Screen Plug in a USB disk, then press the Save Screen softkey to take a screen shot and store the image to a USB disk (SCRFile000.bmp to SCRFile999.bmp). Use number keys to enter the file name. Then press OK or ENTER key to confirm or press ESC key to cancel. Figure 38 - Save Screen 10.3 Recall Configuration Figure 39 - Recall page...
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the number keys to enter the file name. Then press OK or ENTER key to confirm, or press ESC key to cancel. Figure 40 - Recall File Selection GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
11 Remote Interface Operation The Instrument comes with RS232, USB (USBTMC, and USBVCP), GPIB, LAN and analog interfaces. Users can program the Instrument using the SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) commands through any of the remote interfaces. Only one interface at a time can be enabled and used to control the Instrument.
11.1.3 USBTMC The USB port is USBTMC-compliant and can be used for remote communication and control. There are no additional settings in the menu system for USB configuration. The only requirement is that the USBTMC driver be installed. It is included when installing VISA software on the computer.
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Address a. For example 192.100.111. If correctly configured, the following screen will be shown: Figure 41 - Web Login Page A password is required to login and access the menu items on the page. The default admin password is 123456. The web server menu items are described below: HOME This page provides general information about the instrument, Manufacturer, Model...
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TCP/IP Raw Socket. Figure 43 - LAN Config Config The Config page provides different settings output voltage range, waveform A/B, output type, inrush current. Limitations can also be set for R.M.S. voltage, +/- Peak voltage, output R.M.S. current and output power. Figure 44 - Source Config Control The Control page provides the general control of the instrument such as output on/off...
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commands can also be accessed here. Figure 45 - Source Control Log Out The Log Out will exit the web page and go back to login screen. The instrument can be connected via LAN (Ethernet) or Telnet client with a socket port of 5024 Socket connection.
12 Digital I/O The digital I/O interface is used to control or monitor the Instrument. Refer to the figure below describing the digital I/O 25-pin. Figure 46 - Digital IO Pinout Pin Name Definition Range Ext_V External reference voltage input pin. (reference -10 V to 10 V (DC) ground: AGND) 0 to +10 V (AC)
Event_SW+ Built-in switch + (control the switch on or switch off via the SCPI commands) AGND Analog ground NONE /Fault_out When protection status is active, the voltage 5 V, 0 V, 1 mA level of this pin will turn from high to low. (reference ground: DGND) /Trigger_in When this pin receives a falling edge, it will...
To activate this function, configure the settings below: Configure → Config 2 → External Ref. → Level Figure 48 - External Reference Voltage Function 12.1.1 AC Couple AC couple is selected by setting: Configure → Config 1 → Couple → AC. The reference voltage is proportional to the Instrument voltage.
Falling Edge HIGH Instrument output ON HIGH No change HIGH HIGH No change Falling Edge Instrument output STOP HIGH Instrument output ON Table 19 - Control Table Figure 49 - Trigger Timing Diagram 12.3 15 VDC This instrument supplies 15 VDC up to 100 mA between pin 2 (15VDC) and pin 14 (AGND). Figure 50 - 15 V supply 12.4 Output Status Detection The digital IO interface has system status logic outputs that are described in this section.
12.4.1 /SYNC When the output sine wave of the Instrument is about to pass through 0 degrees, pin 9 (/SYNC) will send out a 250 uS 12 V to 0 V pulse as shown in the below timing diagram. This output Figure 52 - Sync Timing Diagram 12.4.2 /Fault_out...
diagram. This function is not available in the Program modes. To active this function, follow the settings: Configure → Config 2 → Transient → ON. Figure 53 - Transient Timing Diagram 12.5 Remote_Inhibit The Instrument offers a remote inhibit used to turn the output off. The voltage level of pin 19 (Remote_inhibit) (reference ground is DGND) has to be set high (5 V) first, or the Instrument will enter into protection mode.
To restore the output back to On, first set the voltage level to high (5V), then press and hold the ENTER key for 2 seconds. Figure 55 - Remote Inhibit Timing Diagram 12.6 Tx / Rx Pin 11 (Tx) and pin 23 (Rx) (reference ground is DGND) are the send and receive lines of the RS232 interface.
Figure 56 - Event Switch Diagram To activate this function, connect to pin 13 (Event_SW+) and pin 25 (Event_SW-), and then give switch on/off command through SCPI command. Command Description TEST:DIGI ON To activate the switch on/off function TEST:DIGI:IO:SWITCH ON Switch on TEST:DIGI:IO:SWITCH OFF Switch off...
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Figure 58 – Analog Input Connection Press Configure softkey in the Setting and Measurement screen. Configure as follows: Config 1(default) → Config 2 → Limits Press Config 2 softkey to enter the Configuration 2 setting page. Use the arrow key (▲ ▼) to move the cursor to the External Ref., then press the ENTER key to change value.
B+K Precision recommends a calibration interval of one year for this instrument. To perform the calibration, the following equipment is required: 5 1/2 digital multimeter (DMM); B+K Precision 5492B or equivalent DC source: BK Precision 9110 or equivalent Resistive load: 3 ohm with rated power over 5,600 watts WARNING Calibration must only be performed by authorized technicians or calibration personnel only.
Calibration is performed for both the 150V range and the 300V range. The following steps repeat for each range: 14.1.1 300V range calibration 1. Press Configure in the Setting and Measurement screen. Select 300V for the Range (V). Return to Setting and Measurement screen and select System → Next → Calibration and enter the password 13579.
calibration. 14.1.2 150V range calibration Press ESC key to return to Setting and Measurement screen and press Configure. Select 150V for Range (V). Return to the Setting and Measurement screen, and repeat Steps 2 ~ 3 to calibrate Freq1 through Freq4. Note that the HIGH calibration voltage of 260VAC becomes 140VAC.
to enter the voltage shown on the DMM. Press ENTER, and the instrument will show “OK” after the ML Point(V). 3. Press Cal. softkey to start calibration. The instrument will output MH Point voltage. Use the number keys to enter the voltage shown on the DMM. Use the number keys to enter the voltage shown on the DMM.
and1200Hz respectively. 5. Press Freq1 key then press the Cal. to start calibration, and the instrument will output the Low Point current. Divide the voltage shown on the DMM by 3 (3Ω shunt) and use the number keys to enter the result. Press the ENTER key when complete. The instrument will show “OK” after Low Point(A).
YES, then press ENTER to confirm. 14.1.6 External Voltage Calibration Connect a DC power supply to pin 1 and pin 14 of Digital IO. The DC power must be able to supply 10V. CAUTION: The DC source for external voltage control and the DC source for external voltage calibration should be identical.
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then press the Next point softkey to calibrate the second point. 4. Supply 0V from the external DC power supply. The AD value should be 7900±300, then press the Next point softkey to calibrate the third point. 5. Input -9Vdc from the external DC power supply. The AD value should be 1000±300, then press the Next point softkey.
Note: All specifications apply to the unit after a temperature stabilization time of 15 minutes over an ambient temperature range of 23 °C ± 5 °C. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Model 9832 9833 AC Output Output Phase Single Max.
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Programming Voltage 0.1 V Phase 0.1 degrees Resolution Hz (< 100 Hz) Frequency 0.1 Hz (>100 Hz) AC 0.2% + 0.2% of F.S. Voltage DC 0.2% + 0.4% of F.S. Accuracy Phase 0.15 % Frequency ± 1 % (45 Hz to 100 Hz) Measurement Voltage 0.1 V...
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General Input Voltage 0 to ± 12.5 V Range Max. Analog BNC Input Input Impedance 200 kΩ Bandwidth 1.2 kHz 10 programs, up to 100 steps total (list mode) Storage Memory 5 memory locations for user-defined waveforms 9 instrument settings Analog programming 5 , USB (USBTMC or virtual com), Remote Interface RS232 5, GPIB, and Ethernet...
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