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GW Instek APS-7000 Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 Programmable AC Power Source APS-7000 Series USER MANUAL ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER...
  • Page 2 This manual contains proprietary information, which is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be photocopied, reproduced or translated to another language without prior written consent of Good Will company. The information in this manual was correct at the time of printing. However, Good Will continues to improve products and reserves the rights to change specification, equipment, and maintenance procedures at any time without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........... 4 GETTING STARTED ............8 APS-7000 Series Overview ...... 9 Appearance .......... 14 OPERATION ..............26 Set Up ..........28 Basic Operation ........60 Advanced Settings ....... 82 Miscellaneous ........88 Trigger ..........

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    APS-7000 Series User Manual 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.
  • Page 5 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-7000. General  Guideline Avoid severe impact or rough handling that ...
  • Page 6 APS-7000 Series User Manual Disconnect the power cord before cleaning. Cleaning the APS-  7000 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 ...
  • Page 7 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:...
  • Page 8 ETTING STARTED This chapter describes the power source in a nutshell, including its main features and front / rear panel introduction. APS-7000 Series Overview ......... 9 Series lineup ..................9 Operating Area ................... 9 Main Features ................... 11 Accessories ..................12 Appearance ..............

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED APS-7000 Series Overview Series lineup The APS-7000 series consists of 4 models, the APS-7050, APS-7100, APS-7200 and APS-7300, differing only in capacity. Note that throughout the user manual, the term “APS-7000” refers to any of the models, unless stated otherwise.
  • Page 10 APS-7000 Series User Manual APS-7100 Output Operating Area 120 155 6.45 3.23 1.67 Voltage (V) 155V Range 310V Range 600V Range (APS-003 Option ) APS-7200 Output Operating Area 120 155 16.8 12.9 6.45 3.33 Voltage (V) 155V Range 310V Range...

  • Page 11: Main Features

    GETTING STARTED APS-7300 Output Operating Area 120 155 25.2 19.4 12.6 Voltage (V) 155V Range 310V Range 600V Range (APS-003 Option ) Main Features Low output ripple and noise Performance  Excellent and feature-rich measurement  capacity Standard maximum output voltage is 310Vrms ...

  • Page 12: Accessories

    APS-7000 Series User Manual OCP, OPP and OTP protection  Features Variable voltage, frequency and current limiter  Sequence and simulation function  Large 4.3 inch TFT panel  Globally adjustable power inlet not restricted by  the power supply environment USB interface is equipped as standard with the ...
  • Page 13 GETTING STARTED Region dependent Type III Power cord (APS-7200, APS-7300) 62PS-7K0SC701 x1 Mains terminal cover set 5302-01613001 x1 (APS-7050) 62PS-7K0SC401 x1 Mains terminal cover set 5302-01613001 x2 (APS-7100) GTL-123 Test leads: 1x red, 1x black Optional Part number Description Capacity APS-003 Output Voltage Capacity: 0 ~ 600Vrms...

  • Page 14: Appearance

    APS-7000 Series User Manual Appearance Front Panel APS-7050, APS-7100 Power Front voltage Display Menu, Test, Arrow keys, switch output socket mode key Preset keys Scroll wheel APS-7050 Programmable AC Power Source Menu Test Preset Display V-Limit F-Limit IPK-Limit I rms...
  • Page 15 GETTING STARTED Description Item Turns on the mains power. Power Switch Output voltage Front Voltage terminal using a Output Socket regional universal Neutral Line plug. There is a Euro and a Universal regional plug. Maximum allowable output voltage and current are 250Vrms and CAUTION 15Arms.
  • Page 16 APS-7000 Series User Manual Assigned to the functions Function Keys displayed on the right-hand side of the screen. Enters the Main menu or goes Menu Key Menu back to one of the display modes. Puts the instrument into the Test Key...
  • Page 17 GETTING STARTED Unlock Locks the number pad to prevent Lock Key Lock accidentally changing panel settings. Disables the key lock. Unlock Key (Long press) Confirms selections / settings Enter Key Enter Clears entries that are made in the Cancel Key Cancel number entry dialog when a value is edited using the arrow keys or...
  • Page 18 APS-7000 Series User Manual Quick settings for Surge/Dip Surge/Dip (Shift + 8) control. Clears peak current hold. IPK CLR (Shift + 9)

  • Page 19: Rear Panel

    GETTING STARTED Rear Panel GPIB GPIB Line voltage input RS-232/ RS232 USB Device Opt. int. port 115 / 230V 50 / 60Hz 1.8kVA MAX. Trigger In Out On / Off Signal Output Trigger Out SYNC Sync OUTPUT SER. NO. LB 600Vac MAX.
  • Page 20 APS-7000 Series User Manual Ethernet port G PI B GPIB Remote control USB port R S232 RS-232 Signal Output Sync Optional interface port Circuit Rear panel voltage breaker output and (current) sensing terminals APS-7200 Line voltage input...
  • Page 21 GETTING STARTED G PI B GPIB Ethernet port USB port Remote control R S232 RS-232 Signal Output Sync Optional interface port Rear panel voltage Circuit output and breaker sensing terminals (current) APS-7300 Line voltage input...
  • Page 22 APS-7000 Series User Manual Voltage Input: 115/230±15% VAC; Line Voltage APS-7050 Line frequency: 50Hz/60 Hz Input (Automatically switchable) 115 / 230V 50 / 60Hz 1.8kVA MAX. Voltage Input: 115/230±15% APS-7100 VAC ; Line frequency: 50Hz/60 Hz (Automatically OUTPUT INPUT switchable) Voltage Input: 230±15% VAC ;...
  • Page 23 GETTING STARTED The Ethernet port is used for remote Ethernet Port control and digital monitoring from a Optional GPIB communication, RS-232/USB B Optional Interface Slot communication and RS-232 communication. I / O Main power circuit (current) breaker Circuit breaker (APS-7200, Rating : 40A (APS-7200) APS-7300 only) 63A (APS-7300)

  • Page 24: Status Bar Icons

    APS-7000 Series User Manual Status Bar Icons Status bar Indicates if the output is ON or OFF. Indicates the output power as a percentage of full scale. Indicates that the Surge/Dip function is active. Indicates that the Ramp function is active.
  • Page 25 GETTING STARTED Indicates that the panel lock is active. Indicates that the ARB function is active.
  • Page 26 APS-7000 Series User Manual PERATION Set Up ..............28 Line Voltage Removal and Installation for APS-7100 ....28 Filter Installation ................31 Power Up ................... 33 Output Terminals ................34 Wire gauge considerations .............. 39 Installing the Optional Hardware Modules ......... 41 Installing Optional Software Modules ..........

  • Page 27: Operation

    OPERATION T Ipeak, hold..................88 Power ON Output ................90 Buzzer ....................91 SCPI Emulation ................92 Remote Sense (APS-7200 and APS-7300 only) ......93 Trigger ..............95 Trigger Control Settings ..............95 Preset Settings ............100 Save Preset Settings to Local Memory ........100 Load Preset Settings to Local Memory ........

  • Page 28: Set Up

    Line Voltage Removal and Installation for APS-7100 The APS-7100 is equipped with an input power Background terminal that can accept 115V/230V ± 15%. To connect or replace the power cord (GW Instek part number 4300-31000101), use the procedure below: The following procedure should only be attempted Warning by competent persons.
  • Page 29 OPERATION APS-7100 4. Remove the AC power cord wires. The power line inputs for the APS-7100 are on the CAUTION outer cluster of terminals. The terminals to the inner of the panel are the rear panel outputs. 1. Connect the AC power cord wires to the AC Installation input terminals.
  • Page 30 APS-7000 Series User Manual OUTPUT INPUT APS-7100 115 / 230V 2. Re-install the power cord cover. 3. Screw the power cord sheath back onto the cover. APS-7100...

  • Page 31: Filter Installation

    OPERATION Filter Installation The APS-7200/7300 has a filter (GW Instek part Background number, 57RG-30B01801) that must first be inserted under the control panel before operation. 1. Pull outward as indicated Steps in the arrow to detach the snap. See below for details 2.
  • Page 32 APS-7000 Series User Manual 5. Remove the plastic frame. 6. Replace the filter with a new one. 7. The unit is now ready to power up. Please clean regularly to avoid damaging the Note internal components of the machine The following procedure should only be attempted Warning by competent persons.

  • Page 33: Power Up

    OPERATION Power Up 1. Socket type (APS-7050): Steps Connect the power cord to the rear panel socket. Input Power Terminal APS-7200 & 7300, (APS-7100, 7200 & 7300): see page 22, Connect the power cord to APS-7100, the input power terminals. see page 28.

  • Page 34: Output Terminals

    APS-7000 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-7050), 8.4A/4.2A (APS-7100), 16.8A/8.4A (APS-7200) or 25.2A/12.6A (APS-7300). Supported plugs Multi-region terminal Socket Supported Standards IEC, North America, Japan.
  • Page 35 OPERATION Dangerous voltages. Ensure the output is off WARNING before unplugging the plug from the front panel socket. 3. Turn the power on. The AC power supply is now ready to power the DUT. The rear panel output is used to supply higher Rear Panel Output power DUTs.
  • Page 36 APS-7000 Series User Manual APS-7100 For the APS-7100, there is a single bank for the CAUTION input and output terminals. Ensure the correct terminals are connected. The APS-7050, APS-7200 and APS-7300 have a dedicated bank of output terminals on the rear panel.
  • Page 37 OPERATION OUTPUT APS-7050, APS- APS-7050 shown. 7200 and APS- 7300 5. Re-install the power cord cover (APS-7050 and APS-7100). 6. Screw the power cord sheath back onto the cover (APS-7050 and APS-7100). APS-7050...
  • Page 38 APS-7000 Series User Manual APS-7100 7. Turn the power on. The AC power supply is now ready to power the DUT. Grounded Neutral Output: APS-7000 allows for a grounded return on the neutral Note output. It is suit for the medical industry that required between ground with neutral is 0V essentially.

  • Page 39: Wire Gauge Considerations

    OPERATION Wire gauge considerations Before connecting the output terminals to a Background load, the wire gauge of the cables should be considered. It is essential that the current capacity of the load cables is adequate. The rating of the cables must equal or exceed the maximum current rated output of the instrument.
  • Page 40 APS-7000 Series User Manual used, connect the shield to the chassis via the rear panel ground screw. Even if noise is not a concern, the load and remote sense wires should be twisted-pairs to reduce coupling, which might impact the stability of the power supply.

  • Page 41: Installing The Optional Hardware Modules

    OPERATION Installing the Optional Hardware Modules There are a number of optional modules that Background can be installed for remote control. Optional Modules APS-001 GPIB Interface card APS-002 RS-232/USB CDC interface card APS-007 RS-232 interface card Dangerous voltages. Ensure that the power to the WARNING instrument is disabled before handling the power supply output terminals.
  • Page 42 APS-7000 Series User Manual 3. Slide the module PCB onto the rails on the inside of the module slot. 4. Secure the module with the screws that were removed from step 2. APS-7100 shown 5. The module will be recognized upon startup.

  • Page 43: Installing Optional Software Modules

    Like the firmware, the software modules can be upgraded using the USB A port on the front panel. See your local distributor or GW Instek to purchase these options. The APS-003 and APS-004 software module license WARNING keys have been updated and there are now two...
  • Page 44 APS-7000 Series User Manual upgrade the software version to the latest one. For software, please contact GW or local distributors. OLD LICENCE KEY INSTALLATION (XXXXXX.LIS format) This installation guide only applies to APS-7050 Note and APS-7100 equipments with a firmware version below V1.08.
  • Page 45 OPERATION 6. If the upgrade is successful, “Vlimit Enabled” or “Flimit Enabled” will appear on the screen. Vlimit option successfully upgraded 7. If the upgrade is not successful, “Invalid Invalid License License” will be displayed. Check to make sure the serial number and the XXXXXX.lis filename match.
  • Page 46 APS-7000 Series User Manual 3. Use the scroll wheel to go to item 11, Special Function and press Enter. 4. Key in the password when prompted and then press Enter. The password is “5004”.  5. Go to Item 5, Add New Module and press Enter.
  • Page 47 OPERATION 2. Press the Menu key. The Menu Menu setting will appear on the display. 3. Use the scroll wheel to go to item 11, Special Function and press Enter. 4. Key in the password when prompted and then press Enter. The password is “5004”.

  • Page 48: Using The Rack Mount Kit

    APS-7000 Series User Manual Using the Rack Mount Kit The APS-7050, APS-7100, APS-7200 and Background APS7300 have optional Rack Mount kits: Model Rack Mount kit part number APS-7050 & 7100 GRA-423 APS-7200 GRA-429 APS-7300 GRA-430 The APS-7050 and APS-7100 are designed to fit into a 2U rack height.
  • Page 49 OPERATION Rack mount diagram (APS- 7200) Rack mount diagram (APS- 7300) Ensure adequate ventilation is provided when CAUTION using the rack mount. Ensure at a gap of at least 50mm is given for the side air intakes. Failure to do so may cause the instrument to overheat.

  • Page 50: How To Use The Instrument

    APS-7000 Series User Manual How to Use the Instrument The APS-7000 AC power supplies generally Background use the scroll wheel, arrow keys and Enter keys to edit numerical values or to select menu options. Menu navigation is performed using the menu keys and function keys on the front panel.
  • Page 51 OPERATION Example Selected parameter The following is an example of the menu list that appears when the Menu key is pressed. When editing a value the keypad can be used Using the Keypad to edit parameter to directly enter the desired value. values On Phase Surge / Dip...
  • Page 52 APS-7000 Series User Manual Use the arrow keys to select a digit power and Using the Arrow then use the scroll wheel to edit the value by Keys and Scroll wheel to edit that power. parameter values 1. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the digit of the desired power.
  • Page 53 OPERATION The onscreen keyboard is only used in the Using the Program Mode. The screenshot below is an onscreen keyboard example of the onscreen keyboard. On screen keyboard Entered characters The function keys are quick settings keys, the Using the function of which depends on the current Function Keys menu or operation.

  • Page 54: Reset To Default Settings

    APS-7000 Series User Manual Reset to Default Settings The default settings can be restored from the Background Menu key settings. See page 179 for the default factory settings. 1. Press the Menu key. The Menu Steps Menu settings will appear on the display.

  • Page 55: View System Version And Serial Number

    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.

  • Page 56: Lcd Configuration

    APS-7000 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 9, LCD Configuration and press Enter.

  • Page 57: Usb Driver Installation

    The USB driver, GW_APS.inf, is located on the Note CD Rom that accompanied this user manual. Alternatively the driver can be downloaded from the GW Instek website. For information on the USB interface, see page 154. 1. Connect the rear panel USB -B port on the...
  • Page 58 APS-7000 Series User Manual 3. The APS-7000 will be located under Other Devices in the hardware tree. Right-click the APS-7XXX and choose Update Driver Software. 4. From the hardware wizard choose Browse my computer driver software.
  • Page 59 OPERATION 5. Set the file path to the location of the USB driver, click Next and finish the driver installation. 6. In APS-7000 will now be located in the Ports node of the hardware tree in the Windows Device Manager if the driver installation was successful.

  • Page 60: Basic Operation

    APS-7000 Series User Manual Basic Operation This section describes the basic operations required to operate the power supply. Setting the Voltage Range → from page 60  Setting the Voltage Limit → from page 61  Setting the Output Voltage → from page 62 ...

  • Page 61: Setting The Voltage Limit

    OPERATION 2. Set the voltage range with the scroll wheel or with the F1 ~ F4 soft-keys. AUTO, 600V(option), 310V, 155V Range AUTO, 600V(option), 310V, 155V Soft-keys 3. Press Enter to confirm the Range setting. Soft-key Range setting settings If the range is changed from 155V to 600V, the Note Irms and IPK values will automatically be changed to a lower value.

  • Page 62: Setting The Output Voltage

    APS-7000 Series User Manual 2. Set the voltage limit with the scroll wheel or with the F3 ~ F4 soft-keys. The MAX and MIN soft-keys set the limit to the maximum and minimum, respectively. 10% of full range ~ full range...
  • Page 63 OPERATION 0 volts ~ full range Range DEF1, DEF2, MAX, MIN Soft-keys 3. Press Enter to confirm the voltage setting. The DEF1 and DEF2 preset settings are user Preset Settings defined settings. By default they are set to 0.00 volts. The MAX and MIN soft-keys set the voltage to the maximum and minimum, respectively.

  • Page 64: Setting The Frequency Limit

    APS-7000 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.

  • Page 65: Setting The Output Frequency

    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.

  • Page 66: Setting The Peak Current Limit

    APS-7000 Series User Manual Example Preset frequency 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.
  • Page 67 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.
  • Page 68 APS-7000 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.
  • Page 69 OPERATION Example IPK Range settings APS-7050 & 7100 IPK Range settings APS-7200 & 7300 When using manual IPK range setting, Irms Note measure range as below Model RMS Current Measurement 2.00 ~ 70.00mA (0.28A Range) APS-7050 2.0 ~ 350.0mA (1.4A Range) APS-7100 0.020 ~ 3.500A (14A Range) 0.02 ~ 17.50A (70A Range)

  • Page 70: Setting The Current Rms Level

    APS-7000 Series User Manual Setting the Current RMS Level The I rms setting sets the root mean square Background current. Setting the RMS current sets a limit on the current that can be sourced by the power supply. Once the output current over the setting, the output will set to off.
  • Page 71 OPERATION Setting the I rms level to 0.00 will disable OCP and Note the OPP protection function is activated. The OPP is 105% of rating. Setting the 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...
  • Page 72 APS-7000 Series User Manual Example Delay Time Min/Max settings The over current fold back settings allow the OC Fold Settings APS-7000 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-7000 will act as a constant voltage source.

  • Page 73: Setting The On/Off Phase

    OPERATION 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 Setting the On/Off Phase The on phase setting sets the starting phase of Background the voltage output.

  • Page 74: Alarm Clear

    APS-7000 Series User Manual 3. Press Enter to confirm the phase setting. Example On Phase Min/Max settings Off Phase Alarm Clear The ALM CLR (Alarm Clear) function will clear Background any Over Power, Over Irms, Over Ipeak, Over Temperature, Output Short alarms and Remote Sense Error.

  • Page 75: Display Modes

    OPERATION Display Modes The APS-7000 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-7000. 1.
  • Page 76 APS-7000 Series User Manual 2. Use the scroll wheel to select a measurement item and press Enter to confirm. Sets first measurement item to Voltage 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.

  • Page 77: Panel Lock

    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. If the instrument is remotely controlled via the USB/LAN/RS- 232/GPIB interface, the panel lock is automatically enabled.

  • Page 78: Turning The Output On

    APS-7000 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.

  • Page 79: Using The Remote Sense (Aps-7200 And Aps-7300 Only)

    OPERATION Using the remote sense (APS-7200 and APS-7300 only) The APS-7200 and APS-7300 can be operated using local or remote voltage sense. By default, the power supply is configured for local sense. Ensure the output is off before handling the Warning remote sense connectors.

  • Page 80: Remote Sense

    APS-7000 Series User Manual Remote Sense Remote sense is used to compensate for the Remote sense voltage drop seen across load cables due to operation resistance inherent in the load cables. The remote sense function can compensate a maximum of 10% of the output voltage.
  • Page 81 OPERATION Connection example Sensing terminal APS-7200 / 7300 block OUTPUT terminal block Sensing cables Load cables Load Sensing points...

  • Page 82: Advanced Settings

    APS-7000 Series User Manual Advanced Settings Surge/Dip Control → from page 82  Ramp Control → from page 85  Surge/Dip Control Surge and dip control allows the power supply to source artificial surges or dips in voltage to a DUT. The surge/dip control feature provides a fast method to generate a surge/dip voltage event on a nominal voltage.
  • Page 83 OPERATION Site selection: The surge/dip site is Triggering selected as shown below. Example: 100mS Trigger (0º for Auto) Dip/Surge site Sets the ACV surge/dip level from the 0V level. Sets the T1 time. Range: 0~22ms(Auto Mode) Range: 0~99ms(Manual Mode) Sets the width of the surge/dip. Range: 0~22ms(Auto Mode) Range: 0~99ms(Manual Mode) Fixed 100mS delay after triggering.
  • Page 84 APS-7000 Series User Manual 4. Set the remaining parameters. Note: these parameters are not visible when MODE is set to OFF. Remaining parameters ACV, T1, T2 5. Press Exit[F4] to exit from the Exit Surge/Dip Control settings. 6. After exiting the menu, the surge/dip control icon will appear in the status bar.

  • Page 85: Ramp Control

    OPERATION Ramp Control The Ramp Control function controls how fast the voltage level ramps up and down. This function allows you to ramp the voltage as a unit of time or as a unit of voltage. The Time setting allows you to set Parameter Time the ramp time as ms/Vrms.
  • Page 86 APS-7000 Series User Manual 3. Go to the Mode setting using the scroll wheel and press Enter. Select either Voltage or Time and press Enter again to confirm. Voltage, Time Mode 4. For Voltage mode, set Vup and Vdn. 0.01 ~ 99.99Vrms 0.01 ~ 99.99Vrms...
  • Page 87 OPERATION Example Settings: Mode=Time, Tup=1 msec, VAC=100V, Freq=50Hz, Ramp output=on. Ramp up Tup=1msec Example: Settings: Mode=Voltage, Vdn=2Vrms, VAC=100V, Freq=50Hz, Ramp output=off. Ramp down Vdn =2Vrms...

  • Page 88: Miscellaneous

    APS-7000 Series User Manual Miscellaneous The Miscellaneous menu contains miscellaneous parameter settings. T Ipeak, hold → from page 88  Power ON Output → from page 90  Buzzer → from page 91  SCPI Emulation → from page 92 ...
  • Page 89 OPERATION 4. Press Exit[F4] to exit from the Exit MISC Configuration settings. Example Settings...

  • Page 90: Power On Output

    APS-7000 Series User Manual Power ON Output The Power ON Output setting allows you to have the output turn on automatically after startup. The settings that are loaded are the last settings that were present in the standard mode before the unit was turned off last.

  • Page 91: Buzzer

    OPERATION Example Settings 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 4, MISC Configuration and press Enter.

  • Page 92: Scpi Emulation

    APS-7000 Series User Manual SCPI Emulation The SCPI Emulation setting supports both GW Instek as well as EXTECH SCPI remote commands. When set to EXTECH, the SCPI Emulation setting allows the APS-7000 to be a drop-in replacement for the EXTECH 6700 series by emulating the remote commands of the EXTECH units.

  • Page 93: Remote Sense (Aps-7200 And Aps-7300 Only)

    OPERATION Remote Sense (APS-7200 and APS-7300 only) The remote sense function detects the output voltage at the sensing input terminal. This function compensates for voltage drops across the load cables when the load is connected to the APS-7200 or APS- 7300 over a long distance.
  • Page 94 APS-7000 Series User Manual Display When the remote sense function is on, the displayed voltage value is the voltage measured at the sense terminal and the symbol “SV” is displayed next to the voltage reading on the standard and simple mode display.

  • Page 95: Trigger

    OPERATION Trigger The trigger settings are used to turn the output on or off or to set the behavior of the Trigger In and Trigger Out pins of the J1 Connector. The trigger can also be used in conjunction with the Sequence mode, Simulation mode and Surge/Dip mode.
  • Page 96 APS-7000 Series User Manual 2. The trigger control settings appear. The settings are divided into Input Pin and Output Pin. Trigger input settings Exit Trigger output settings 1. The Input Pin settings configure what action is Trigger Input Pin taken when the Trigger In pin on the J1 connector is high.
  • Page 97 OPERATION 4. If Output was chosen, set output status. ON, OFF Status 5. If Setting was chosen, Set Vset and Fset. 0 ~ full scale voltage (dependant on Vset the chosen range; 600V optional) 45.00 ~ 500.0 Hz (1000Hz optional) Fset 6.
  • Page 98 APS-7000 Series User Manual 0ms: Stays high/low. 9. If Width, above, was set 0ms, you can choose the output pin polarity with the Level parameter. This setting will pull the output pin high or low when source condition is true.
  • Page 99 OPERATION [1] Remote The following remote control commands are Control applicable for the trigger input or output. See the Commands programming manual for usage details. *TRG :INITiate[:IMMediate]:NAME :INITiate[:IMMediate][:TRANsient] :MEMory:SAV :MEMory:RCL :MEMory:TRIGgered :MEMory:TRIGgered? :OUTPut[:STATe]:TRIGgered :OUTPut[:STATe]:TRIGgered? :SYSTem:CONFigure:TRIGger:INPut:MODE :SYSTem:CONFigure:TRIGger:INPut:MODE? :SYSTem:CONFigure:TRIGger:INPut:SOURce :SYSTem:CONFigure:TRIGger:INPut:SOURce? :SYSTem:CONFigure:TRIGger:OUTPut:MODE :SYSTem:CONFigure:TRIGger:OUTPut:MODE? :SYSTem:CONFigure:TRIGger:OUTPut:SOURce :TRIGger:OUTPut:SOURce :TRIGger:OUTPut:SOURce?

  • Page 100: Preset Settings

    APS-7000 Series User Manual Preset Settings Save Presets to Local Memory → from page 100  Recall Presets to Local Memory → from page 101  Manage Preset Settings → from page 102  Save Preset Settings to Local Memory Up to 10 preset settings can be saved to internal memory.

  • Page 101: Load Preset Settings To Local Memory

    OPERATION 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. Press the Preset key again to exit from the preset mode.

  • Page 102: Manage Preset Settings

    APS-7000 Series User Manual 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.
  • Page 103 OPERATION 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.

  • Page 104: Arbitrary Waveform Function

    APS-7000 Series User Manual Arbitrary Waveform Function The ARB function is able to select a large range of continuous arbitrary waveforms. There are a number of basic waveform shapes to choose from, each of which can be customized to output a waveform with your desired attributes.

  • Page 105: Arb Mode Overview

    OPERATION ARB Mode Overview The ARB mode function has 7 basic waveforms Background and a number of settable attributes, depending on the chosen waveform. Setting Screen Waveform Overview type F4 Exit Attributes for the Visual representation selected waveform of the waveform shape and its attributes The following describes each of the 7 basic ARB Waveform...
  • Page 106 APS-7000 Series User Manual Triangle Basic triangle waveform has a settable number of percentage. Attributes: Sym%: 0 ~ 100% Staircase The staircase waveform has a settable number of step levels. Attributes: Stairs: 1 ~ 100 Clip Outputs a clipped sinewave. The degree to which the sine wave is clipped is settable.
  • Page 107 OPERATION Crest factor waveform. The crest factor is settable. Attributes: CF: 1.4 ~ 10.0 Surge The surge waveform has a settable ACV base level, site size and site shape. Attributes: Type: Sine, Square (site waveform type) Acv: 0 ~ 100% (base waveform ampl.) Site: 0 ~ 100% (site waveform width)
  • Page 108 APS-7000 Series User Manual The ARB waveform shape function simply adds a number Fourier series terms to create an arbitrary waveform. Attributes: Type: 1 ~ 22 (Number of selectable ARB waveforms) The numerical figures shown under the Type parameter shows which Fourier series terms are used and their (bn) coefficients.

  • Page 109: Selecting An Arb Waveform

    OPERATION Selecting an ARB Waveform 1. Press Shift + 1 to access the ARB Entering the ARB Shift menu. Menu 2. Set the Wave parameter with the scroll wheel and confirm the setting with the Enter key. Wave Sine, Triangle, Stair, Clip, CF, Surge, 3.
  • Page 110 APS-7000 Series User Manual 6. Set the voltage, frequency, Irms Page 60 level and so on as you normally would for the standard ACV output. See the Basic Operation chapter for setting details. When the WAVE parameter is set to any waveform...
  • Page 111 OPERATION Simulate Example...

  • Page 112: Test Mode Function

    APS-7000 Series User Manual Test Mode Function There are three test modes. Simulate Mode: voltage/frequency fluctuations.  The Simulate function is a quick and easy way to simulate fluctuations in voltage, frequency, phase and other anomalies in mains supply power.
  • Page 113 OPERATION Program Mode Overview → from page 139  Save a Program to Local Memory → from page 146  Recall a Program from Local Memory → from page 146  Manage Program Settings → from page 147 ...

  • Page 114: Simulate Mode Overview

    APS-7000 Series User Manual Simulate Mode Overview The Simulate function is used to test power Background supply fluctuation. This function is able to simulate common abnormalities in mains power such as fluctuations in voltage, phase and frequency. These simulations can be run as one-off anomalies or cyclic anomalies.
  • Page 115 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 simulation. Trans2 This step configures the transition from abnormal to normal conditions.
  • Page 116 APS-7000 Series User Manual Repeat Indicates the number of times the simulation will be run, from Normal1 to Normal2. A value of 0 indicates infinite repeats. The repeat setting is the same for each step. Time Sets the duration time of the step.
  • Page 117 OPERATION The following diagram illustrates the relationship between each of the parameters in a step. ON Phs OFF Phs additional time additional time Time ON Phs Vset OFF Phs Fset Trigger out Output off position...

  • Page 118: Simulate Settings

    APS-7000 Series User Manual Simulate Settings 1. Press Test. Entering the Test Simulate Menu 2. Press Mode[F1] and use the scroll wheel to select SIMULATE and then press Enter. Simulate Mode F1 Mode 3. Use the scroll wheel to go to the Step setting Steps and press Enter.
  • Page 119 OPERATION 6. Go to the ON Phs setting and set the starting phase of the step. Not applicable for Trans1 or Trans2. ON Phase ON, OFF ON Phase 0~ 359º Resolution 1º 7. Go to the OFF Phs setting and set the end phase of the step.
  • Page 120 APS-7000 Series User Manual 10. Go to the Fset setting set the frequency of the step. Not applicable for Trans1 and Trans2. Fset 45.00 ~ 500.0Hz (1000Hz optional) 11. Go to the Trig Out setting and set the state of the trigger out pin at the start of each step.

  • Page 121: Save A Simulation To Local Memory

    OPERATION Save a Simulation to Local Memory Simulation settings can be saved to one of 10 Saving a memory slots (SIM0 ~ SIM9). Simulation 1. Press Save[F3] and then long press a number Steps key when prompted. 2. A message will appear when the save is successful.

  • Page 122: Manage Simulation Settings

    APS-7000 Series User Manual Manage Simulation Settings Simulation 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.
  • Page 123 OPERATION DELETE(MEM) Deletes the selected simulation memory from local memory. 5. Go to the Memory No. setting and select the simulation memory number to perform the operation on. Press Enter to confirm. 0 ~ 9 (SIM0 ~ SIM9) Memory No. 6.

  • Page 124: Running A Simulation

    APS-7000 Series User Manual Running a Simulation When running a simulation, the display Background changes to the simulate run view. Run Screen Settings Step X of Y Overview Hold/Conti test Stop/Run test Readback measurements Ap of readback measurements that is mean peak...
  • Page 125 OPERATION 3. The test will continue to run until the last repeat step has run, Stop[F4] is pressed or the output is turned off*. When the test has finished/stopped, the screen will return to the original settings screen. * If the OFF-phase has been set, the output will continue until the OFF-phase setting is satisfied.

  • Page 126: Sequence Mode Overview

    APS-7000 Series User Manual Sequence Mode Overview The Sequence function creates wholly AC Background arbitrary waveforms. These waveforms are made from a number of steps that when run creates an arbitrary waveform. A Sequence function can be comprised of up to 255 steps.
  • Page 127 OPERATION Step Assigns the step number. Time Sets the step duration time. This step time is exclusive of any transition time needed to match start phases. See the diagram on page 129 for details. Jump To The Jump To setting determines which step to jump to at the end of the step.
  • Page 128 APS-7000 Series User Manual Term Determines the step termination settings at end of the step. The CONT setting tells the sequence to go to the next step. The HOLD setting will pause the output at the end of the step and will only continue to the next step when CONT[F3] is pressed.
  • Page 129 OPERATION Voltage There are 4 voltage range settings: Range HI range (0~600VAC), MD range (0~310VAC), LO range (0~ 155VAC), Auto Fset Sets the frequency of the step. Sequence Time of step Time of step Time of next step Example ON Phs OFF Phs ON Phs completion time...

  • Page 130: Sequence Settings

    APS-7000 Series User Manual Sequence Settings 1. Press Test. Entering the Test Sequence Menu 2. Press Mode[F1] and use the scroll wheel to display Sequence Mode and then press Enter. Voltage range Sequence Mode F1 MODE 3. Use the scroll wheel to go to the Step setting Steps and press Enter.
  • Page 131 OPERATION Jump Cnt 1 ~ 255, 0 Note: A setting of 0 will set the number of jumps to infinite. 8. Go to the Branch 1/2 setting and set a step to branch to. Branch 1, 2 ON, OFF, 0 ~ 255 9.
  • Page 132 APS-7000 Series User Manual 13. Press the Range key repeatedly to set the voltage range for the Vset parameter. The Range will be shown in the top corner. Range Range LO(155V), MD(310V), HI(600V, optional), Auto 14. Go to the Vset setting and set the output voltage for the step.
  • Page 133 OPERATION Example Test Const Sweep Keep Const 110V Step 0 Step1 Step2 Step3 Step0 The example above shows how the secondary voltage settings affect how the voltage is output in each step. Step no. Vset (V) Setting CT...

  • Page 134: Save A Sequence To Local Memory

    APS-7000 Series User Manual Save a Sequence to Local Memory Sequence settings can be saved to one of 10 Saving a memory slots (SEQ0 ~ SEQ9). Sequence 1. Press Save[F3] and then long press a number Steps key when prompted.

  • Page 135: Manage Sequence Settings

    OPERATION Manage Sequence Settings Sequence 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: seqX.seq, where X is the memory number...
  • Page 136 APS-7000 Series User Manual DELETE(MEM) Deletes the selected sequence memory from local memory. 5. Go to the Memory No. setting and select the sequence memory number to perform the operation on. Press Enter to confirm. 0 ~ 9 (SEQ0 ~ SEQ9) Memory No.

  • Page 137: Running A Sequence

    OPERATION Running a Sequence When running a sequence, the display changes Background to the sequence run view. Run Screen Settings Step X of Y Overview Branch 1 Branch 2 Hold/Conti test Stop/Run test Readback measurements 1. Press Output. Steps Output 2.
  • Page 138 APS-7000 Series User Manual evoked during run time by pressing the BRN1[F1] (branch 1) soft-key or the BRN2[F2] soft-key(branch 2). Alternatively the :TRIG:SEQ:SEL:EXEC command can also be used evoke a conditional branch. 5. To pause the test mid-way, press Hold[F3].

  • Page 139: Program Mode Overview

    OPERATION Program Mode Overview The Program mode creates a test program Background comprised of a number of different memories and steps that can include pass/fail testing. Each memory is made up of 9 steps and each program is made up of 50 memories. A program will run each memory sequentially, which in turn will run each step in the memory sequentially until the program is terminated or...
  • Page 140 APS-7000 Series User Manual Setting Screen Step number Overview Memory cycle Step cycle Memory number Next/End step HI/AUTO V Range SD_TIME IRMS(A) FSET IPK(A) VSET PWR(W) V RANGE Test mode System Conf Save/Recall Run test Prompt RAMP(s) SD_CONT Delay SD_VOLT...
  • Page 141 OPERATION NEXT/END This setting will configure the action after a step has completed. NEXT will go to the next step/memory. END will end the program at the end of the step. HI/AUTO V Sets the voltage range for the range program, HI or AUTO.
  • Page 142 APS-7000 Series User Manual PWR(W) Sets the power high/low limit for the step. Sets the power factor high/low limit. Ramp Sets the ramp up and down times. Up/Down Delay The delay time introduces a delay time before testing pass/fail limits.
  • Page 143 OPERATION System Alarm V-limit Configuration Single Step F-limit Screen Overview Run Mode Phase Test mode System Conf Save/Recall Run test Results Contrast Surge Dip Loop OC Fold Timer Unit Power Up The System Configuration screen is accessible System when the System Config[F2] soft-key is pressed. Configuration Parameters Run Mode...
  • Page 144 APS-7000 Series User Manual Timer Unit Sets the time units for the Dwell and Delay parameters. Loop Determines how many times the program itself will loop (M1 through M50). V-Limit Sets the voltage limit. F-Limit Sets the frequency limit. Phase Sets the ON phase and OFF phase of the step.
  • Page 145 OPERATION P/F: If one of the test results is judged a fail, then FAIL is displayed on the screen. Fail Example: Pass Example: Surge/Dip Turns the Surge Dip function on/off. OC Fold Turns OC Fold on/off. Contrast Sets the LCD contrast.

  • Page 146: Save A Program To Local Memory

    APS-7000 Series User Manual Save a Program to Local Memory Sequence settings can be saved to one of 10 Saving a memory slots (PROG0 ~ PROG9). Sequence 1. Press Save/Recall[F3] and then long press a Steps number key. 2. A message will appear when the save is successful.

  • Page 147: Manage Program Settings

    OPERATION Manage Program Settings Program 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: progX.pro, where X is the memory number...
  • Page 148 APS-7000 Series User Manual DELETE(MEM) Deletes the selected program memory from local memory. 5. Go to the Memory No. setting and select the program memory number to perform the operation on. Press Enter to confirm. 0 ~ 9 (PROG0 ~ PROG9) Memory No.

  • Page 149: Rear Panel Signal Outputs

    REAR PANEL SIGNAL OUTPUTS EAR PANEL SIGNAL OUTPUTS The rear panel has 3 signal output connectors. These connectors are used for external triggering, synchronization and test judgment state. The following chapter will give a brief overview each of these connectors. J1 Connector Overview ..............
  • Page 150 APS-7000 Series User Manual J1 Connector Overview The J1 connector is primarily used for Overview triggering and for monitoring the status of the power supply. Each pin is isolated from the power supply (photo coupled). The Trigger In and Out On/Off input can accept up to 30V/8mA.
  • Page 151 REAR PANEL SIGNAL OUTPUTS Wiring Schematic Trigger Input, OUT On/Off Isolated +5V 330R Trigger Output Signal Output Overview The Signal Output port is used in the Program Overview Mode. This port is used to remotely monitor the PASS, FAIL and Processing conditions. Each of these conditions are isolated from the APS-7000 with internal relays.
  • Page 152 APS-7000 Series User Manual The internal relays allow for a maximum voltage of CAUTION 250VAC and maximum current of 3A. SYNC Output Overview The SYNC output outputs a +10V signal when Overview the output is turned on. SYNC Pin Assignment...

  • Page 153: Communication Interface

    INTERFACE This chapter describes basic configuration of IEEE488.2 based remote control. For a command list, refer to the programming manual, downloadable from GW Instek website, www.gwinstek.com If the instrument is remotely controlled via the Note USB/LAN/RS-232/GPIB interface, the panel lock is automatically enabled.

  • Page 154: Interface Configuration

    APS-7000 Series User Manual Interface Configuration USB Remote Interface – Optional (APS-7050 and APS-7100 only) Type A, host PC side configuration connector Rear panel Type B, slave APS-7000 side connector 1.1/2.0 (full speed/auto speed) Speed CDC (communications device USB Class...

  • Page 155: Rs-232 Remote Interface - Optional

    COMMUNICATION INTERFACE Connection status Speed settings 6. Press Exit[F4] to exit from the rear Exit panel USB settings. RS-232 Remote Interface - Optional The APS-002 RS-232/USB or APS-007 RS-232 interface card must be installed to remotely control the APS-7000 via the serial port. BD-9, male RS-232 Connector...
  • Page 156 APS-7000 Series User Manual The RS-232/USB (APS-002) or RS-232 (APS-007) Note must first be installed before the RS-232 interface can be used for remote control. Please see page 41 for installation details. 1. Connect the RS-232C cable from Steps the PC to the rear panel RS-232 port.
  • Page 157 COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 6. Press Exit[F4] to exit from the Exit serial port settings.

  • Page 158: Rs-232/Usb Remote Control Function Check

    APS-7000 Series User Manual RS-232/USB Remote Control Function Check Invoke a terminal application such as Realterm. Functionality check For both USB and RS-232, set the COM port, baud rate, stop bit, data bit and parity accordingly. The RS-232 settings are configured on the APS-7000.

  • Page 159: Using Realterm To Establish A Remote Connection

    COMMUNICATION INTERFACE For further details, please see the programming Note manual, available on the GW Instek web site @ www.gwinstek.com. Using Realterm to Establish a Remote Connection Realterm is a terminal program that can be Background used to communicate with a device attached to the serial port of a PC or via an emulated serial port via USB.
  • Page 160 APS-7000 Series User Manual Double click the Ports icon to reveal the connected serial port devices and the COM port for the each connected device. If using USB, the baud rate, stop bit and parity settings can be viewed by right-clicking the connected device and selecting the Properties option.
  • Page 161 COMMUNICATION INTERFACE For USB, the baud rate should be fixed to 115,200. Note 7. Click on the Send tab. In the EOL configuration, check on the +LF check boxes. Enter the query: *idn? Click on Send ASCII.

  • Page 162: Configure Gpib Interface - Optional

    APS-7000 Series User Manual 8. The terminal display will return the following: GWINSTEK,APS-7050, GEXXXXXXX, XX.XX.XXXXXXXX (manufacturer, model, serial number, software version) 9. If Realterm fails to connect to the APS-7000, please check all the cables and settings and try again.

  • Page 163: Gpib Function Check

    Please use the National Instruments Functionality Measurement & Automation Controller check software to confirm GPIB/LAN functionality. See the National Instrument website, http://www.ni.com for details. For further details, please see the programming Note manual, available on the GW Instek web site @ www.gwinstek.com.
  • Page 164 APS-7000 Series User Manual 1. Start the NI Measurement and Operation Automation Explorer (MAX) program. Using Windows, press: Start>All Programs>NI MAX 2. From the Configuration panel access; My System>Devices and Interfaces>GPIB0...
  • Page 165 COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 3. Press the Scan for Instruments button. 4. In the Connected Instruments panel the APS- 7000 should be detected as Instrument 0 with the address the same as that configured on the APS-7000. 5. Double click the Instrument 0 icon. 6.
  • Page 166 APS-7000 Series User Manual 11. The instrument identification string will be returned to the buffer area: GWINSTEK,APS-7050, GEXXXXXXX, XX.XX.XXXXXXXX (manufacturer, model, serial number, software version) 12. The function check is complete.

  • Page 167: Configure Ethernet Connection

    COMMUNICATION INTERFACE Configure Ethernet Connection The Ethernet interface can be configured for a number of different applications. Ethernet can be configured for basic remote control or monitoring using a web server or it can be configured as a socket server. The APS-7000 supports both DHCP connections so the instrument can be automatically connected to an existing network or alternatively, network settings can be manually configured.
  • Page 168 APS-7000 Series User Manual 6. If DHCP was set to OFF, configure the remaining LAN parameters. IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway DNS Server LAN configuration 7. Press Exit[F4] to exit from the Exit LAN settings.

  • Page 169: Web Server Remote Control Function Check

    COMMUNICATION INTERFACE Web Server Remote Control Function Check Enter the IP address of the power supply (for Functionality example: http:// XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX) in a web check browser after the instrument has been configured for LAN(page 167). The web interface allows you to: View the system and information and the ...

  • Page 170: Socket Server Function Check

    APS-7000 Series User Manual Socket Server Function Check To test the socket server functionality, National Background Instruments Measurement and Automation Explorer can be used. This program is available on the NI website, www.ni.com., via a search for the VISA Run-time Engine page, or “downloads”...
  • Page 171 COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 4. Select Manual Entry of Raw Socket from the popup window. 5. Enter the IP address and the port number of the APS-7000. The port number is fixed at 2268. 6. Double click the Validate button and press Next.
  • Page 172 APS-7000 Series User Manual 7. Next configure the Alias (name) of the APS- 7000 connection. In this example the Alias is: 8. Click finish. 9. The IP address of the power supply will now appear under Network Devices in the configuration panel.
  • Page 173 COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 11. Click the Configuration Icon. Under the IO Settings tab check Enable Termination Character. The termination character should be set as Line Feed -\n. 12. Click the Input/Output icon. Under the Basic I/O tab, make sure *IDN?\n is entered in the Select or Enter Command drop box.
  • Page 174 APS-7000 Series User Manual For further details, please see the programming Note manual, available on the GW Instek web site @ www.gwinstek.com.

  • Page 175: Faq

    The display shows “fuse broken” message. The internal protection fuse is open. Contact your local dealer or GW Instek. The display shows “output shorted” message. Make sure the DUT is correctly connected to the APS-7000 output terminals and that no shortcut exist. A DUT malfunction may also...
  • Page 176 APS-7000 Series User Manual The display shows “waiting for 10secs” message. A protection function is likely in force, check the DUT settings. The display shows “OCP” message. OCP message be occurred that is mean over the specification of APS-7000 series.

  • Page 177: Appendix

    Firmware Update The APS-7000 firmware can be upgraded using Background 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.
  • Page 178 APS-7000 Series User Manual 5. Wait for the unit to update. Upon completion Exit the unit will automatically reset. Example Password setting screen...

  • Page 179: Aps-7000 Default Settings

    APPENDIX APS-7000 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-7050 APS-7100 APS-7200 APS-7300 Range 155V 0.00V FREQ 60.00Hz IRMS 4.20A...
  • Page 180 APS-7000 Series User Manual ON Phs OFF Phs Vset 0.00, CT Fset 50.00 Program Mode APS-7050 APS-7100 APS-7200 APS-7300 Not applicable Configuration Menu APS-7050 APS-7100 APS-7200 APS-7300 Surge/Dip Control Ramp Control T ipeak, hold(msec) Power ON Output Buzzer SCPI Emulation...

  • Page 181: Aps-7000 Specifications

    APPENDIX APS-7000 Specifications The specifications apply when the APS-7000 is powered on for at least 30 minutes. Note that the high frequency and high voltage options are listed as separate specifications. Standard APS-7000 Model APS-7050 APS-7100 APS-7200 APS-7300 AC Input Phase Single Phase Voltage...
  • Page 182 APS-7000 Series User Manual Model APS-7050 APS-7100 APS-7200 APS-7300 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)
  • Page 183 APPENDIX Model APS-7050 APS-7100 APS-7200 APS-7300 ± (0.6% of reading+5 counts), ± (0.5% of reading+5 counts), 2.00 ~ 350.0 mA ± (0.5% of reading+5 counts), 0.200 ~ 3.500 A Accuracy ± (0.5% of reading+3 counts), 0.350 ~ 3.500 A ± (0.5% of reading+3 counts), 3.00 ~ 35.00 A 3.500 ~ 17.50 A Current (peak)
  • Page 184 APS-7000 Series User Manual Model APS-7050 APS-7100 APS-7200 APS-7300 General Pass, Fail, Test-in Process, Trigger in, Trigger out, Remote output signal OUT ON/OFF Maximum low level output = 0.8V Trigger Out Minimum high level output = 2V Maximum source current = 8mA.
  • Page 185 APPENDIX APS-003 Option Output Voltage 0 ~ 600 Vrms Model APS-7050 APS-7100 APS-7200 APS-7300 Output Power Rating 500VA 1000VA 2000VA 3000VA Maximum current (r.m.s) 1.05 A 2.1 A 4.2 A 6.3 A 0 ~ 600Vrms Maximum current 4.2 A 8.4 A 16.8 A 25.2 A (peak) 0 ~ 600Vrms...
  • Page 186 APS-7000 Series User Manual Continued next page. AC Output Total harmonic distortion ≤0.5% at 45 ~ 1000Hz (Resistive Load) (THD) Product specifications are subject to change without notice. The Specifications are not suit for ARB mode. *1 Maximum output current at working voltage 120Vrms, 240Vrms *2 45 Hz to 500 Hz, 10% or higher of the rated output voltage, the maximum current or lower.

  • Page 187: Aps-7000 Dimensions

    APPENDIX APS-7000 Dimensions APS-7050 Scale = mm...
  • Page 188 APS-7000 Series User Manual APS-7100 Scale = mm...
  • Page 189 APPENDIX APS-7200 429.8 682.4 649.2 Scale = mm...
  • Page 190 APS-7000 Series User Manual APS-7300 429.8 682.4 649.2 Scale = mm...

  • Page 191: Declaration Of Conformity

    APPENDIX Declaration of Conformity (Only for APS-7050 and APS-7100) GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. declare that the below mentioned product Type of Product: Programmable AC Power Source Model Number: APS-7050, APS-7100 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 Equipment Directive (2014/35/EU).
  • Page 192 APS-7000 Series User Manual NDEX Accessories ......... 12 Ethernet interface........167 Advanced settings Filter installation ......31 Buzzer ..........91 miscellaneous........ 88 Firmware update ..... 177 Power output ........ 90 Frequency limit ......64 Program timer unit ...... 93 Frequency output ...... 65 ramp ..........

  • Page 193: Index

    INDEX safety instruction ......5 Surge/dip control ...... 82 Power up ........33 SYNC output Preset settings ......100 pin assignment ......152 Program timer unit ....93 System version Rack mount view ..........55 T Ipeak ......... 88 description ........48 Ramp control ......

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