Operating Guide PSI 9000 DT DC Laboratory Power Supply Attention! This document is only valid for devices with firmware “KE: 3.07” and “HMI: 2.17” and Doc ID: PSI9DTEN “DR: 1.0.6” or higher. For avail- ability of updates for your device Revision: 05 check our website or contact us.
PSI 9000 DT Series TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL OPERATION AND APPLICATION Personal safety ..........39 About this document ........5 Operating modes .........39 1.1.1 Retention and use ..........5 1.1.2 Copyright ............5 3.2.1 Voltage regulation / Constant voltage ..39 1.1.3 Validity ............5 3.2.2 Current regulation / constant current / current limiting ............40...
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PSI 9000 DT Series SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance / cleaning ........72 Fault finding / diagnosis / repair....72 4.2.1 Replacing a defect mains fuse ....72 4.2.2 Firmware updates ........72 Calibration ............73 4.3.1 Preface ............73 4.3.2 Preparation ...........73 4.3.3 Calibration procedure ........73 CONTACT AND SUPPORT General ............75...
EA Elektro-Automatik guarantees the functional competence of the applied technology and the stated performance parameters. The warranty period begins with the delivery of free from defects equipment. Terms of guarantee are included in the general terms and conditions (TOS) of EA Elektro-Automatik. Limitation of liability All statements and instructions in this manual are based on current norms and regulations, up-to-date technology and our long term knowledge and experience.
PSI 9000 DT Series Disposal of equipment A piece of equipment which is intended for disposal must, according to European laws and regulations (ElektroG, WEEE) be returned to the manufacturer for scrapping, unless the person operating the piece of equipment or an- other, delegated person is conducting the disposal.
PSI 9000 DT Series Safety 1.7.1 Safety notices Mortal danger - Hazardous voltage • Electrical equipment operation means that some parts can be under dangerous voltage. Therefore all parts under voltage must be covered! This basically applies to all models, though 40 V models according to SELV can not generate hazardous DC voltage.
PSI 9000 DT Series 1.7.2 Responsibility of the user The equipment is in industrial operation. Therefore the operators are governed by the legal safety regulations. Alongside the warning and safety notices in this manual the relevant safety, accident prevention and environmental regulations must also be applied.
PSI 9000 DT Series 1.7.5 Alarm signals The equipment offers various possibilities for signalling alarm conditions, however, not for danger situations. The signals may be optical (on the display as text), acoustic (piezo buzzer) or electronic (pin/status output of an analog interface).
PSI 9000 DT Series 1.8.3 Specific technical data Model 320 W PSI 9040-20 DT PSI 9080-10 DT PSI 9200-04 DT AC Input Voltage range 90...264 V AC 90...264 V AC 90...264 V AC Connection 1ph,N,PE 1ph,N,PE 1ph,N,PE Frequency 45-65 Hz...
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PSI 9000 DT Series Model 320 W PSI 9040-20 DT PSI 9080-10 DT PSI 9200-04 DT Power regulation Display: Resolution See section „1.9.5.4. Resolution of the displayed values“ Display: Accuracy ≤ 0.8% P ≤ 0.8% P ≤ 0.8% P Efficiency ≈...
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PSI 9000 DT Series Model 640 W PSI 9040-40 DT PSI 9080-20 DT PSI 9200-10 DT AC Input Voltage range 90...264 V AC 90...264 V AC 90...264 V AC Connection 1ph,N,PE 1ph,N,PE 1ph,N,PE Frequency 45-65 Hz 45-65 Hz 45-65 Hz...
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PSI 9000 DT Series Model 640 W PSI 9040-40 DT PSI 9080-20 DT PSI 9200-10 DT Power regulation Display: Resolution See section „1.9.5.4. Resolution of the displayed values“ Display: Accuracy ≤ 0.8% P ≤ 0.8% P ≤ 0.8% P Efficiency ≈...
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PSI 9000 DT Series Model 1000 W PSI 9040-40 DT PSI 9080-40 DT PSI 9200-15 DT AC Input Voltage range 90...264 V AC 90...264 V AC 90...264 V AC Connection 1ph,N,PE 1ph,N,PE 1ph,N,PE Frequency 45-65 Hz 45-65 Hz 45-65 Hz...
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PSI 9000 DT Series Model 1000 W PSI 9040-40 DT PSI 9080-40 DT PSI 9200-15 DT Power regulation Display: Resolution See section „1.9.5.4. Resolution of the displayed values“ Display: Accuracy ≤ 0.8% P ≤ 0.8% P ≤ 0.8% P Efficiency ≈...
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PSI 9000 DT Series Model 1000 W PSI 9360-10 DT PSI 9500-06 DT PSI 9750-04 DT AC Input Voltage range 90...264 V AC 90...264 V AC 90...264 V AC Connection 1ph,N,PE 1ph,N,PE 1ph,N,PE Frequency 45-65 Hz 45-65 Hz 45-65 Hz...
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PSI 9000 DT Series Model 1000 W PSI 9360-10 DT PSI 9500-06 DT PSI 9750-04 DT Power regulation Display: Resolution See section „1.9.5.4. Resolution of the displayed values“ Display: Accuracy ≤ 0.8% P ≤ 0.8% P ≤ 0.8% P Efficiency ≈...
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PSI 9000 DT Series Model 1500 W PSI 9040-60 DT PSI 9080-60 DT PSI 9200-25 DT AC Input Voltage range without derating 150...264 V AC 150...264 V AC 150...264 V AC Voltage range with derating 90...150 V AC 90...150 V AC 90...150 V AC...
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PSI 9000 DT Series Model 1500 W PSI 9040-60 DT PSI 9080-60 DT PSI 9200-25 DT Power regulation Display: Resolution See section „1.9.5.4. Resolution of the displayed values“ Display: Accuracy ≤ 0.8% P ≤ 0.8% P ≤ 0.8% P Efficiency ≈...
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PSI 9000 DT Series Model 1500 W PSI 9360-15 DT PSI 9500-10 DT PSI 9750-06 DT AC Input Voltage range without derating 150...264 V AC 150...264 V AC 150...264 V AC Voltage range with derating 90...150 V AC 90...150 V AC 90...150 V AC...
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PSI 9000 DT Series Model 1500 W PSI 9360-15 DT PSI 9500-10 DT PSI 9750-06 DT Power regulation Display: Resolution See section „1.9.5.4. Resolution of the displayed values“ Display: Accuracy ≤ 0.8% P ≤ 0.8% P ≤ 0.8% P Efficiency ≈...
PSI 9000 DT Series 1.8.4 Views Figure 1 - Front (carrying handle vertical position) Figure 2 - Rear side (view of 1000 W / 1500 W models shown) Do not loosen the grounding point (brass screw next to fuse holder H) in order to connect PE cables! The device is supposed to be grounded via the AC cord, while the grounding point is used to connect the enclosure to PE.
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PSI 9000 DT Series Figure 3 - Side view (with air inlets) Figure 4 - View from above (320 W & 640 W models) EA Elektro-Automatik GmbH Fon: +49 2162 / 3785-0 www.elektroautomatik.de Page 23 Helmholtzstr. 31-37 • 41747 Viersen Fax: +49 2162 / 16230 ea1974@elektroautomatik.de...
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PSI 9000 DT Series Figure 5 - View from above (1000 W & 1500 W models) EA Elektro-Automatik GmbH Fon: +49 2162 / 3785-0 www.elektroautomatik.de Page 24 Helmholtzstr. 31-37 • 41747 Viersen Fax: +49 2162 / 16230 ea1974@elektroautomatik.de Germany...
PSI 9000 DT Series 1.8.5 Control elements Figure 6- Control Panel Overview of the elements on the control panel For a detailed description see section „1.9.5. The control panel (HMI)“. Touchscreen display Used for selection of set values, menus, status and display of actual values and status.
1.9.1 General description The DC laboratory power supplies of the PSI 9000 DT series are especially suitable for the use in test and devel- opment applications, in laboratories, research and industry. The robust enclosure with its carrying handle, which also serves as tilt stand, adapts in shape and look to measuring devices of established manufacturers.
PSI 9000 DT Series 1.9.5 The control panel (HMI) The HMI (Human Machine Interface) consists of a display with touchscreen, two rotary knobs, a pushbutton and an USB port. 1.9.5.1 Touchscreen display The graphic touchscreen display is divided into a number of areas. The complete display is touch sensitive and can be operated by finger or stylus to control the equipment.
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PSI 9000 DT Series • Status display (upper right) This area displays various status texts and symbols: Display Description Locked The HMI is locked Unlocked The HMI is unlocked Remote: The device is under remote control from..Analog ..the built-in analog interface ..the built-in USB port...
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PSI 9000 DT Series 1.9.5.4 Resolution of the displayed values In the display, set values can be adjusted in fixed increments. The number of decimal places depends on the device model. The values have 4 or 5 digits. Actual and set values always have the same number of digits.
USB stick and installs a virtual COM port. Details for remote control can be found on the included USB stick or on the web site of Elektro-Automatik. The device can be addressed via this port either using the international standard ModBus protocol or by SCPI language.
Preparation Mains connection for a PSI 9000 DT series device is done via the included 2 meters long 3 pole mains cord. In case a different AC wiring is required, make sure that the other cable has at least a cross section of 1.5 mm² (AWG 16) or better 2.5 mm²...
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PSI 9000 DT Series 2.3.3.1 The handle The included handle isn’t only used to carry the device, it can also uplift the device’s front for easier access to knobs and buttons or better display readability. The handle can be rotated into various positions in an angle of 300°, such as a variable position (60...150°), 0°, -45°, -90°...
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PSI 9000 DT Series Standing surface (handle in -45° position) 2.3.3.3 Installation in a 19” system The optionally available 2U mounting frame (see 1.9.4) can be used to install the power supply in a 19” cabinet or other 19” related system with at least 2U of space. The frame will center the device horizontally on the front plate of the frame.
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PSI 9000 DT Series Figure 8 - Removal of the front and rear frame Figure 9 - Assembly steps for the mounting frame EA Elektro-Automatik GmbH Fon: +49 2162 / 3785-0 www.elektroautomatik.de Page 34 Helmholtzstr. 31-37 • 41747 Viersen Fax: +49 2162 / 16230 ea1974@elektroautomatik.de...
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PSI 9000 DT Series Figure 10 - Positions for the hex spacers (3) (1000 W / 1500 W models shown) Figure 11 - Rear view after complete assembly of the mounting frame (1000 W / 1500 W models shown) Figure 12 - Front view after complete assembly of the mounting frame...
PSI 9000 DT Series 2.3.4 Connection to AC supply • The device can be connected to any wall socket or multi-socket outlet, as long as those feature a grounding contact (PE) and are rated for at least 16 A. • When connecting the device to a multi-socket outlet, along with other electric devices, it’s important to consider the total power consumption of all devices on the outlet, so that the maximum current (power ÷...
PSI 9000 DT Series 2.3.6 Grounding of the DC output Grounding one of the DC output poles is permissible, but causes potential shift against PE on the opposite pole. Because of insulation, there is a max. allowed potential shift defined for the DC output poles, which depends on the device model.
PSI 9000 DT Series 2.3.9 Connecting the USB port (rear side) In order to remotely control the device via this port, connect the device to a PC using the included USB cable and switch the device on. 2.3.9.1 Driver installation (Windows) On the initial connection with a PC the operating system will identify the device as new hardware and will start to install a driver.
PSI 9000 DT Series Operation and application Personal safety • In order to guarantee safety when using the device, it’s essential that only persons operate the device who are fully acquainted and trained in the required safety measures to be taken when working with dangerous electrical voltages • For models which can generate a hazardous voltages or are connected to such, all cables...
PSI 9000 DT Series 3.2.2 Current regulation / constant current / current limiting Current regulation is also known as current limiting or constant current mode (short: CC). The DC output current is held constant by the power supply as soon as the output current to the load reaches the adjusted limit.
PSI 9000 DT Series Alarm conditions This section only gives an overview about device alarms. What to do in case your device indi- cates an alarm condition is described in section „3.6. Alarms and monitoring“. As a basic principle, all alarm conditions are signalled optically (text + message in the display), acoustically (if activated) and as a readable status via the analog and digital interfaces.
PSI 9000 DT Series Manual operation 3.4.1 Switching the device on The device should always be switched on using the toggle switch on the front of the device. After powering it, the display will first show the company logo, followed by a 3 seconds lasting language selection and later manufac- turer’s name and address, device type, firmware version(s), serial number and article number.
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PSI 9000 DT Series 3.4.3.1 Menu “General Settings” Setting Description Allow remote control Selection “No” means that the device can’t be remotely controlled over either the digital or analog interfaces. If remote control isn’t allowed, the status will be shown as “Local”...
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PSI 9000 DT Series Setting Description DC output after remote Determines the condition of the DC output after leaving remote control either manu- ally or by command. • OFF = DC output will be always off when switching from remote to manual • AUTO = DC output will keep the last condition...
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PSI 9000 DT Series Submenu “Ethernet -> IP Settings” Element Description DHCP With setting DHCP the device will instantly try to get network parameters (IP, subnet mask, gateway, DNS) assigned from a DHCP server after power-on or when changing from Manual to DHCP and submitting the change with button ENTER.
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PSI 9000 DT Series 3.4.3.8 Menu “HMI Setup” These settings refer exclusively to the control panel (HMI). Element Description Language Selection of the display language between German, English, Russian or Chinese. Backlight The choice here is whether the backlight remains permanently on or if it should be switched off when no input via screen or rotary knob is made for 60 s.
PSI 9000 DT Series 3.4.4 Adjustment limits (Limits) Adjustment limits are only effective on the related set values, no matter if using manual adjust- ment or remote control setting! Defaults are that all set values (U, I, P, R) are adjustable from 0 to 102%.
PSI 9000 DT Series 3.4.6 Manual adjustment of set values The set values for voltage, current and power are the fundamental operating possibilities of a power supply and hence, in manual operation, the two rotary knobs on the front of the device are always assigned to two of these values.
PSI 9000 DT Series 3.4.7 Switching the main screen view The main screen, also called status page, with its set values, actual values and device status can be switched from the standard view mode with three or four values to a simpler mode with only voltage and current display.
PSI 9000 DT Series 3.4.9 Switching the DC output on or off The DC output of the device can be manually or remotely switched on and off. This can be restricted in manual operation by the control panel being locked.
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PSI 9000 DT Series Legend: U set / I set / P set / R set: Set values U actual / I actual / P actual / R actual: Actual values Error: device alarms Time: elapsed time since logging start Device mode: actual regulation mode (also see „3.2.
PSI 9000 DT Series Remote control 3.5.1 General Remote control is possible via the built-in analog interface, USB port or Ethernet port. Important here is that ei- ther the analog or any of the digital interfaces can be in control. It means that if, for example, an attempt were to be made to switch to remote control via the digital interface whilst analog remote control is active (pin REMOTE = LOW) the device would report an error via the digital interface.
PSI 9000 DT Series 3.5.4 Remote control via the analog interface (AI) 3.5.4.1 General The built-in and galvanically isolated 15-pole analog interface (short: AI) on the rear side of the device offers the following possibilities: • Remote control of current, voltage, power and internal resistance • Remote status monitoring (CV, DC status)
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PSI 9000 DT Series 3.5.4.3 Acknowledging device alarms In case of a device alarm occurring during remote control via analog interface, the DC output will be switched off the same way as in manual control. The device would indicate an alarm (see 3.6.2) in the front display and, if activated, acoustically and also signal them on the analog interface.
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PSI 9000 DT Series 3.5.4.5 Overview of the D-Sub15 socket 3.5.4.6 Simplified diagram of the pins Digital Input (DI) Analog Input (AI) V~0.5 The DI is internally pulled up and thus it High resistance input (impedance requires to use a contact with low resist- >40 k...
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PSI 9000 DT Series • Analog remote control isn’t active In this mode of operation pin REM-SB can serve as lock, preventing the DC output from being switched on by any means. This results in following possible situations: Parameter Level on „Analog...
PSI 9000 DT Series Alarms and monitoring 3.6.1 Definition of terms There is a clear distinction between device alarms (see „3.3. Alarm conditions“), caused by the overvoltage protec- tion or overheating protection, and user defined events such as OVD (overvoltage detection). Whilst device alarms serve to protect the device and the connected load by instantly switching off the DC output, user defined events can either switch off the DC output (Action = ALARM) or simply give an acoustic signal to make the user aware.
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PSI 9000 DT Series These device alarms can’t be configured and are based on hardware: Alarm Meaning Description Indication AC supply over- or undervoltage. Triggers an alarm if the AC supply is out of specification or when the device is cut from supply, for example Display, analog &...
PSI 9000 DT Series ► How to configure user defined events While the DC output is switched off tap touch area on the main screen. On the right side tap the arrows to select “4.1 Event U” or “4.2 Event I” or “4.3 Event P”.
PSI 9000 DT Series Limits lock In order to avoid the alteration of the adjustment limits (also see „3.4.4. Adjustment limits (Limits)“) by an unprivi- leged user, the screen with the adjustment limit settings (“Limits”) can be locked by a PIN code. The menu pages “3.Limits”...
PSI 9000 DT Series 3.10 The function generator 3.10.1 Introduction The built-in function generator (short: FG) is able to create various signal forms and apply them to the set value of voltage or current. All functions are based on a customisable arbitrary generator. In manual operation, the separate functions are available for selection and configuration on the front panel.
PSI 9000 DT Series 3.10.2.4 Minimum slope / maximum ramp time When using a rising or falling DC offset, i. e. start offset doesn’t equal end offset, with functions like ramp, trap- ezoid, triangle or even sine wave, it requires a minimum slope or else the adjusted settings would be neglected by the device.
PSI 9000 DT Series The settings of the various functions are described below. After setting it up, the function can be loaded. ► How to load a function After setting the values for the required signal generation, tap on the...
PSI 9000 DT Series 3.10.6 Triangular function The following parameters can be configured for a triangular wave function: Value Range Description I(A), U(A) 0...(Nominal value - (Offs)) of U, I A = Amplitude of the signal to be generated I(Offs), U(Offs) 0...(Nominal value - (A)) of U, I Offs = Offset, based on the foot of the triangular wave 0.1 ms...36000 s...
PSI 9000 DT Series 3.10.8 Trapezoidal function The following parameters can be configured for a trapezoidal curve function: Value Range Description I(A), U(A) 0...(Nominal value - (Offs)) of U, I A = Amplitude of the signal to be generated I(Offs), U(Offs) 0...(Nominal value - (A)) of U, I Offs = Offset, based on the foot of the trapezium 0.1 ms...36000 s...
PSI 9000 DT Series 3.10.10 Arbitrary function The arbitrary (freely definable) function offers the user further scope. There are 99 sequence points available to run on either current I or voltage U, which all have the same parameters, but can be differently configured so that standard functions (triangle, rectangle etc.) can be generated or complex curves can be “constructed”.
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PSI 9000 DT Series Schematic diagram: Applications and results: Example 2 Focussing 1 cycle of 1 sequence point: The DC values of start and end are the same but the AC (amplitude) isn’t. The end value is higher than the start value so the amplitude increases continuously with each new half sine wave through the sequence point.
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PSI 9000 DT Series By linking together a number of differently configured sequence points, complex progressions can be created. Smart configuration of the arbitrary generator can be used to match triangular, sine, rectangular or trapezoidal wave functions and thus, e. g. a curve of rectangular waves with differing amplitudes or duty cycles could be produced.
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PSI 9000 DT Series 3.10.10.1 Loading and saving the arbitrary function The 99 sequence points of the arbitrary function, which can be manually configured with the control panel of the device and which are applicable either to voltage (U) or current (I), can be saved to or loaded from a common USB stick via the front side USB port.
PSI 9000 DT Series ► How to save a sequence point table to an USB stick: Do not plug the USB stick yet or remove it again. Access the function selection menu of the function generator via MENU -> Function Generator -> Arbitrary ->...
PSI 9000 DT Series 3.11 Other applications 3.11.1 Series connection Series connection of two or multiple devices is basically possible, but for reasons of safety and isolation following restrictions apply: • Both, negative (DC-) and positive (DC+) output poles are coupled to PE via type X capacitors, limiting the max.
PSI 9000 DT Series Service and maintenance Maintenance / cleaning The device requires no maintenance. Cleaning may become necessary for the internal fans, the frequency of cleanse is depending on the ambient conditions. The fans serve to cool the internal components which are heated by the inherent power loss.
PSI 9000 DT Series Calibration 4.3.1 Preface The devices of series PSI 9000 DT feature a function to readjust the most important output values when doing a calibration and in case these values have moved out of tolerance. The readjustment is limited to compensate small differences of up to 1% or 2% of the max.
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PSI 9000 DT Series 4.3.3.1 Calibrating the set values ► How to calibrate the voltage Connect a multimeter to the DC output. Connect a load and set its current to approx. 5% of the rated current of the power supply, in this example ≈3 A, and 0 V, if the load is electronic.
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PSI 9000 DT Series 4.3.3.4 Save and exit After calibration you may furthermore enter the current date as “calibration date” by tapping in the selection screen and enter the date in format YYYY / MM / DD. Last but not least save the calibration data by tapping Leaving the calibration selection menu without tapping “Save and exit”...
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