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PLS600
1. Safety Summary
The following safety precautions apply to both operating and
maintenance personnel and must be observed during all phases
of operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Before
applying power, follow the installation instructions and become
familiar with the operating instructions for 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.
XP Power assumes no liability for a customer's failure to comply
with these requirements.
GROUND THE INSTRUMENT
To minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cabinet must be connected to an electrical ground. This instrument is
grounded through the ground conductor of a three-conductor AC power cable. The power cable must be plugged into an
approved three-conductor electrical outlet. Do not alter the ground connection. Without the protective ground connection, all
accessible conductive parts (including control controls) can render an electric shock. The power jack and mating plug of the
provided power cable meet IEC safety standards.
DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Operation of any electrical instrument in such an
environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.
KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS
Instrument covers must not be removed by operating personnel. Component replacement must only be made by qualified
maintenance personnel. Removal of the cover will void the warranty. Under certain conditions, even with the power cable
removed, dangerous voltages may exist. To avoid injuries, always disconnect power and discharge circuits before touching
them.
DO NOT SERVICE OR ADJUST ALONE
Do not attempt any internal service. This unit contains no user serviceable components. Removal of the cover will void the
warranty.
DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY THE INSTRUMENT
Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modifications to this instrument. Return the instrument to XP Power
for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained.

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  • Page 1 Do not attempt any internal service. This unit contains no user serviceable components. Removal of the cover will void the warranty. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY THE INSTRUMENT Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modifications to this instrument. Return the instrument to XP Power for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained.
  • Page 2: Warnings & Cautions

    Maintenance Please return the power supply to XP Power or an authorized service center for any repair, service, or maintenance. Disposal When the power supply is in an unusable condition and can’t be repaired, please discard it according to your company’s...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Section Content Page No. Safety Summary Warnings & Cautions Store/Move/Maintain Preface Product Summary Features Specification Caution Before Using Check and confirm accessories before using Operating instructions Ambient environment Storage Power-line voltage Fuses Power-off procedure Low voltage input Output lead wires and connections Front Panel Front Panel Operating Instructions...
  • Page 4: Preface

    The PLS600 series is also LXI certified, details for using this interface can be found in the Programming Manual. The PLS600 series also provide a sophisticated scripting ability that allow the user to write programs and upload them to the power supply.
  • Page 5: Specification

    4.3. Specifications Unless otherwise noted, specifications are warranted over the ambient temperature range of 0 to 40 ºC. PLS6003033 PLS6005020 PLS60010010 PLS6002005 PLS6004002.5 Voltage 30 V 50 V 100 V 200 V 400 V DC Output Ratings Current 33 A 20 A 10 A 2.5 A...
  • Page 6 Supplemental Characteristics For All Model Numbers Series and parallel capability Regulatory compliance Parallel operation Up to 4 units can be connected in master/slave mode European EMC directive 89/336/EEC for Class A products This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001. Series operation Up to 2 units can be connected in series Safety European Low Voltage Directive IEC 60950...
  • Page 7: Caution Before Using

    5. Caution Before Using 5.1 Check Condition before Using After receiving this product, please verify that the item received is without scratch or other damage. 5.2 Operating Instructions In order to avoid damaging the instrument due to improper operation, be sure to read this user manual. To maintain the specified accuracy, calibration should be performed annually.
  • Page 8: Fuses

    5.6 Fuses This product is a switching mode power supply. The fuse installed is there to protect the power supply in case of excessive input voltage or internal hardware failure. The fuse should not open during normal operation. In the fuse does open, it indicates a malfunction.
  • Page 9: Front Panel

    6. Front Panel 6.1 Front Panel Power Switch: Please consult “Cautions Before Using” section before turning on power switch. Current Rotary Control: Turn clockwise to increase current limit setting. Turning slowly will increment the least significant digit of the displayed setting.
  • Page 10: Operating Instructions

    7. Operating Instructions 7.1 Normal Operation 7.1.1 Power On Connect the power input to the appropriate AC voltage source. Turn the Power Switch to the ON (I) position. On power up the supply will execute a self-test. During the self-test the display will show the voltage and current capabilities of the supply and the software revision.
  • Page 11: Adjusting Voltage And Current

    7.1.3 Adjusting Voltage and Current The voltage and current are set using the two controls labeled “VOLTAGE” and “CURRENT”. These controls use high quality digital encoders rather than potentiometers. Turn the controls clockwise to increase a setting or counter clockwise to decrease a setting.
  • Page 12: Power Supply Setup

    Turn the Voltage control to adjust the OVP setting. When the desired setting is displayed press the output on/off button and the supply will revert to its previous state. OcP set To adjust OCP press and release the Current control. The following screen will appear: OcP = 2.500 Turn the Current control to adjust the OCP setting.
  • Page 13 Releasing the output on/off button will allow the user to scroll through the setup options by rotating either control. System set up mode System set up Auto-start System set up Remote sense System set up POWER SETPOINT System set up Over limits set System set up LAN CONFIG System set up...
  • Page 14 7.2.2 Mode See Appendix A for analog control setup, Appendix B for USB control setup, and the PLS600 USB-Analog Programming Manual for information on serial command syntax and on LXI usage. 7.2.2.1 USB/Analog The Mode menu allows the user to choose between local control or remote control. If remote control is chosen the user can further select if the control is to be analog voltage control or USB control.
  • Page 15 If ANALOG VOLTAGE is selected, the desired scaling of the analog voltage input must be selected and this screen will appear. Analog full scale v=10 Rotating the Voltage control will allow choice of 3V, 5V or 10V scaling. When the desired option is displayed, press the output on/off button to select it.
  • Page 16: Auto Start Setup

    The following screen will be displayed. Save config? Rotating either control will alternate between the screen above and the screen below. Save config? When the desired option is displayed press the output on/off button. Selecting YES will save any Setup changes to non-volatile memory and they will be retained even when primary power is cycled.
  • Page 17: Remote Sense Setup

    When the desired yes or no option is displayed press the output on/off button to select it. After selection the following screen will be displayed: System set up Auto-start To change another setup item at this time you may use either rotary control to select that option. To exit setup, rotate either control until the following screen is displayed then press the output on/off button.
  • Page 18 Rotating either control will alternate between the ON or OFF selection. Press the Output On/Off button when the desired mode is displayed. Remote Sense If the NO option is selected the system will revert to the Setup main menu. If the YES option is selected the following screen will be displayed: Short load end of load wires...
  • Page 19 Now set the current to at least as much as you would expect your load to consume. More is better if your load wires are capable of handling the current. When ready press the output on/off button. The power supply will now measure the output current and the total voltage drop in the load wires and use these values to calculate the resistance of the load wires.
  • Page 20: Power Limit Setup

    The following screen will be displayed. Save config? Rotating either control will alternate between the screen above and the screen below. Save config? When the desired option is displayed press the output on/off button. Selecting YES will save any Setup changes to non-volatile memory and they will be retained even when primary power is cycled.
  • Page 21: Over Limits

    The following screen will be displayed. Rotating either control will alternate between the screen above and the screen below. When the desired option is displayed press the output on/off button. Selecting YES will save any Setup changes to non-volatile memory and they will be retained even when primary power is cycled. Selecting NO will not save Setup changes to non-volatile memory and they will be in effect only until the unit is turned off.
  • Page 22 This screen allows the adjustment of the Over Current trip point. Turn either the voltage or the current control to adjust the value. Press the output on/off button when the value you wish is displayed. When the output on/off button is pressed the following screen will be displayed: This screen allows the adjustment of the Over Power trip point.
  • Page 23: Lan Setup

    7.2.7 LAN setup The PLS600 series of power supplies comes with an Ethernet LAN interface. While in local mode and setup mode the power supply LAN setup data may be viewed. Normally the power supply mode will be used in DHCP mode and an IP address will be provided by the router the supply is connected to.
  • Page 24: Series And Parallel Operation

    7.2.8 Series and parallel operation The PLS600 series of power supplies may be used in series or parallel combinations. For both of these modes the power supplies used must be identical models. No more than two power supplies may be put in series due to voltage isolation and safety considerations.
  • Page 25 6) Press the output on/off button again to save the configuration and leave the power supply in master mode Next, the other power supplies must be put in slave mode to allow them to follow the output of the master supply. For parallel supplies take the following steps: 1) On all of the slave supplies set the voltage to the maximum voltage that will be desired in the application.
  • Page 26 3) Connect the power supplies together. a. On the analog connector in the back of the unit connect all pins 2 together to tie the analog grounds together. b. Also on the analog connector in the back of the unit connect pin 5 (Sharing Output) of the master supply to pins 3 (Voltage Control Input) of the slave supply.
  • Page 27: Calibration

    f. Press the output on/off button g. Press output on/off button again to save the configuration and leave the power supply in analog control mode. 3) Connect the power supplies together. a. On the analog connector in the back of the unit connect all pins 2 together to tie the analog grounds together. b.
  • Page 28 If the NO option is selected the system will revert to the Setup main menu. If the YES option is selected the following screen will be displayed: At this point only a volt meter should be connected to the output. No load should be connected. See illustration below. When the volt meter is connected, press the output on/off button.
  • Page 29 Now, using the Voltage control, adjust the output until the external volt meter reads exactly the voltage displayed on the power supply display. Note that the voltage displayed on the screen will vary depending on the power supply model. When the two voltages match exactly, press the output on/off button and the following screen will appear: Again, using the Voltage control, adjust the output until the external volt meter reads exactly the voltage displayed on the power supply display.
  • Page 30 When the power supply is configured as in the figure on previous page, press the output on/off button. The following screen will now appear: Using the Current control, adjust the output until the external volt meter reads exactly the current displayed on the power supply display.
  • Page 31 The following screen will be displayed. Rotating either control will alternate between the screen above and the screen below. When the desired option is displayed press the output on/off button. Selecting YES will save any Setup changes to non-volatile memory and they will be retained even when primary power is cycled. Selecting NO will not save Setup changes to non-volatile memory and they will be in effect only until the unit is turned off.
  • Page 32 Appendix A - Analog Control Inputs As a standard feature, PLS600 power supplies have an analog port that allows remote control. The analog control option allows the use of either 0 - 3 volt inputs, 0 - 5 volt inputs or 0 -10 volt inputs. In addition, there is a 3.0 volt reference source so that external potentiometers can be used as inputs.
  • Page 33: Usb Control Input

    Appendix B - USB Control Input USB drivers are available on the XP Power website at https://xppower.com Be sure to download and extract the PLS600 USB driver to your local drive. The extraction location wiill be required in later steps.
  • Page 34 Click Browse to locate where the PLS600 supply USB drive was extracted to and click next. Once the driver has been successfully installed, windows will verify the installation and the PLS600 Supply can now be accessed through the USB communication.
  • Page 35: Communication Over Lan

    Appendix C - Communication Over Lan You can communicate with your PLS600 power supply over the LAN connection using a Web server, or using the built in SCPI command set over UDP/IP. These methods are a convenient way to communicate with the power system without using I/O libraries or drivers.
  • Page 36 5) Click on the PLS600 Control button to begin controlling your power supply. If desired, you can control access to the Web server using password protection. As shipped from the factory, the password is “password”. To change the password, click on the LAN Settings button. The power supply is shipped from the factory in DHCP mode so that it will automatically obtain a password from your router.
  • Page 37: Rack Mount Option

    Appendix D - Rack Mount Option Installation of the rack mount kit is a simple procedure but damage to the power supply can occur if it is not done properly. Please follow the steps carefully. 1) Unplug the power supply. 2) Remove the rubber feet as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 38 3) Remove the screws from the front panel as shown in the figure below. CAUTION: When the screws are removed from the front panel the panel will be loose. Do not let the panel fall away from the power supply as the interconnect cables may come loose or be damaged. Hold the panel up against the power supply at all times.
  • Page 39: Error Messages

    Appendix E - Error Messages This appendix describes the various error conditions that can occur in the power supply. There are two groups of error conditions; first, errors that involve exceeding of limits set by the operator or that are hard programmed into the unit, second, errors involving a failure within the power supply.
  • Page 40 The second group of errors – errors involving a failure within the power supply are described below: Output error Enable to reset The “PWM ACTIVATE ERR” error is an internal error of the power supply. This is usually caused by a component failure. To reset the power supply simply press the Output On/Off button.
  • Page 41 On power up the power supply runs a check on several internal systems to make sure all is working well prior to power up. The “SELF-TEST ERROR” error is an internal error of the power supply that can occur during initial power on when the self-test is performed.
  • Page 42: Service Information

    If possible, return the unit in its original packaging. Do not return the power cord or USB stick. Please include the RMA number with the unit being returned. Units must be well packaged when shipping to XP Power; the repair of any damage incurred during shipping is not covered by warranty and will be charged to the customer.
  • Page 43 XP Power warrants to the original purchaser that its products and the component parts will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three years from date of purchase. XP Power will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective product or component parts.

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