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Extended-UART AME Series Extended-UART Manual ver1.1E 2020.2.12...
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2. Extended-UART Wiring and Connection 2.1 Pin configuration 2.1 Extended-UART pins of AME series Tables 2.1 and 2.2 show names and functions of pins related to the Extended-UART in this product. Table 2.1 Function of pins related to Extended-UART on CN1...
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Applications manual For AME series 2.2 Connection method Figure 2.2 shows a connection example for the Extended-UART. * Please contact us if connection with five or more slaves is necessary. * D1: Schottky diode (Ex.) Toshiba :CES388 ROHM :RB511SM-40 Panasonic :DB2S30900L * D1 is not required if TxD uses an open collector UART module .
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Applications manual For AME series 2.3.2 Recommended value of pull-up voltage and resistor A pull-up resistor is required on the communication line. Table 2.3 shows recommended values of pull-up voltage and resistor. Table 2.3 Recommended value of pull-up voltage and resistor...
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For AME series 3. Communication Specifications 2.1 Pin configuration 3.1 Communication specifications Table 3.1 shows the communication specifications of the AME series. The master like the UART module should be set according to Table 3.1. Table 3.1 Communication specifications Item...
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Applications manual For AME series 4. Communication Protocol 2.1 Pin configuration 4.1 Overview The communication operation in the Extended-UART starts when the master transmits a command packet to a slave, and ends when the corresponding slave (AME) transmits a reply packet to the master.
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Applications manual For AME series 4.3 Structure of data bit For all communication frames, the high three bits contain the address and the low five bits contain data. The robustness of the communication data is maintained by the specification that all communication frames have the address information.
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Applications manual For AME series 4.5 Data format of command packet The command in the command packet of the Extended-UART is the variable length format as shown in Table 4.1. Table 4.1 Command types Type Argument length Remark 5-bit command 16 bits It is the command to transmit numerical value of 0 to 65536 to the slave.
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Applications manual For AME series 4.6 Data format of reply packet An Extended-UART reply packet consists of the address information, the identifier information, the checksum, and the return value. The format of the reply packet is shown in Figure 4.9.
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Applications manual For AME series 5. Hardware Specifications of Extended-UART 2.1 Pin configuration 5.1 Absolute maximum ratings for communication terminals Table 5.1 shows the absolute maximum ratings of the Extended-UART terminals. Table 5.1 Absolute maximum ratings Terminal Item Unit Remark...
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Applications manual For AME series 5.4 Electrical characteristics of communication signal Table 5.4 shows the characteristic of the communication speed (baud rate) in the Extended-UART. The allowable rise and fall times in the input signal (the signal from master to slave) are shown in Table 5.5, and the rise and fall times in the output signal (the signal from slave to master) are shown in...
Applications manual For AME series Command Specifications of Extended-UART 2.1 Pin configuration 6.1 Outline of commands in Extended-UART Table 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4 are outline of commands in Extended-UART. The corresponding commands differ depending on the module. See Appendix 2 for corresponding commands.
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Applications manual For AME series Table 6.1 Command outline (2/4) 6.4 Commands to set constant current :The constant current can be set by the voltage on the ITRM SET_CC_MODE_ITRM terminal. :The constant current can be set by the communication SET_CC_MODE_INFO function.
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Applications manual For AME series Table 6.1 Command outline (3/4) 6.6 Commands to set accessory functions :The rotation speed of the built-in air- cooling fan is controled SET_FAN_MODE_AUTO automatically. :Setting the rotation speed of the built-in air-cooling fan to the SET_FAN_MODE_FIXED_SPEED max value.
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Applications manual For AME series Table 6.1 Command outline (4/4) 6.8 State acquisition commands READ_STOP_CODE :Returning the code representing the halt condition. READ_PR_ALARM :Returning a status of the PR alarm. READ_PG_ALARM :Returning a status of the PG alarm. READ_LV_ALARM :Returning a status of the LV alarm.
Applications manual For AME series The function and the setting method for each command are shown below. Notation 6.x.x MON_VOUT [1Eh] [08h] [01h] [00h] Command name Command in communication frame Representing a command that [0],[2], [3] and [4] (hexadecimal) needs to select(*) the target.
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Applications manual For AME series 6.2.4 CTL_CH_REMOTE_OFF [1Ah] [1Fh] [Argument] This is a command to inhibit the output voltage. (Remote on/off function.) With this command, the output voltages of the arbitrary slots get inhibited. The target slots are set by an argument.
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Applications manual For AME series 6.2.7 READ_REMOTE_CH_PRM [1Eh] [09h] [1Eh] [09h] This command returns the output status information (enabled/inhibited) that have been set by communication in all slots. The relationship between the argument (binary) and target slots is shown below. Return value (binary) 0bit : Returns 1, if all outputs except blank ...
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Applications manual For AME series 6.2.10 READ_REMOTE_START_UP_PRM [1Eh] [09h] [1Eh] [0Ah] This command returns the output status information (enabled/inhibited) that have been set by communication at AC input. The relationship between the argument (binary) and target slots is shown below. Return value (binary) 0bit : Returns 1, if all outputs except blank ...
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Applications manual For AME series 6.2.14 SET_GI_TERMINAL_MODE_GI [1Eh] [09h] [0Eh] [02h] This command sets the GI2 terminal to work for GI function. After this command is transmitted, outputs can be inhibited as the "GI" state by supplying the current to the GI2 terminal.
Applications manual For AME series 6.3 Commands to set output voltage The target of commands to set the output voltage is the output module. If the input module is target, an error is returned. (Error code 6 : Command that do not correspond to the setting target) If the instruction is executed on an output module other than the supported output modules, an error is returned.(Error code 6 : Command that do not correspond to the setting target)
Applications manual For AME series 6.3.3 SET_VOUT_FACTORY_SETTING [1Eh] [09h] [0Bh] [1Fh] This command restores the output voltage set by "SET_VOUT" command to the factory default value. This command does not reset the adjustment by the internal potentiometer. Return value Table 6.3.2 "SET_VOUT_FACTORY_SETTING" Operation example (AM06-xxxB)...
Applications manual For AME series 6.3.6 READ_VOUT_UPPER_LIMIT_PRM [1Eh] [09h] [1Bh] [14h] This command returns the value (argument value) set by "SET_VOUT_UPPER_LIMIT" command. 6.3.7 SET_VOUT_LOWER_LIMIT [17h] [05h] [ Argument This command sets a lower limit for the output voltage adjustment range. The lower limit voltage, in V, of the output voltage adjustment range is set to the value of "Argument/10".
Applications manual For AME series 6.4 Commands to set constant current The target of commands to set the constant current is the output module. If the front-end module is target, an error is returned. (Error code 6 : Command that do not correspond to the setting target) If the instruction is executed on an output module other than the corresponding output modules, an error is returned.
Applications manual For AME series 6.4.6 SET_CC_FACTORY_SETTING [1Eh] [09h] [0Ah] [1Fh] This command restores the value of the constant current set by "SET_CC" command to the factory default. Return value The value of the constant current that has been stored in the non-volatile memory by "SYS_STORE_USER_SETTING"...
Applications manual For AME series 6.4.11 SET_CC_CONTROL [18h] [09h] [Argument] This command sets a controlled variable of the constant current. When the constant current is set by "SET_CC" command, etc, the time to the setting value can be selected. This setting is enabled under the constant current operation.
Applications manual For AME series 6.5 Commands to set output voltage sequence 6.5.1 SET_TON_DELAY_SLOT [0Fh] [ Argument This command sets the value of the delay time, in ms, from when power conversion is ready to when it starts. (See Figure 6.5.1.) The setting by this command causes a delay due to the processing time of the slave which is the AME series.
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Applications manual For AME series 6.5.4 SET_TOFF_DELAY_SLOT [10h] [ Argument This command sets the value of the delay time, in ms, from when a stop signal which is the GI or the communication signal of the module inhibit is received to when power conversion stops.
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Applications manual For AME series 6.5.7 SET_TON_DELAY_VIN [0Eh] [ Argument This command sets the delay time, in ms, from power-on to when power conversion starts. (See Figure 6.5.3.) The factory default is the value of the specification for the start-up time.
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Example of argument Argument:170 => 170VAC Return value Argument value When the input voltage is 90VAC or less, load derating is required. Refer the AME series instruction manual for the detail. 6.5.10 READ_START_UP_VIN_AC_PRM [1Eh] [09h] [1Ch] [00h] This command returns the value (argument value) set by "SET_START_UP_VIN_AC" command.
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Applications manual For AME series 6.5.13 SET_RAMP_RATE [1Ah] [03h] [ Argument This command sets a ramp rate of the output voltage. The setting is enabled for the start-up by power-on or the remote-on" and "the output voltage adjustment by the VTRM terminal or "SET_VOUT" command.
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Applications manual For AME series 2.5V VTRM argument:0 Vout default argument:1 Vout approx.50msec argument:2 Vout approx.280msec Figure 6.5.6 Activation chart by the VTRM terminal ver1.1E 2020.2.12...
The rated output current of AUX changes with the output voltage. (See Figure 6.6.1.) [A] [V] Output voltage Figure 6.6.1 The rated output current of AUX (AME series) 6.6.5 READ_AUX_VOUT_PRM [1Eh] [09h] [18h] [00h] This command returns the value (argument value) set by "SET_AUX_VOUT" command.
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Applications manual For AME series 6.6.6 SET_VIN_LV_ALARM [16h] [18h] [ Argument This command sets the input threshold voltage for the alarm signal from PR terminal. It sets the argument to the input voltage, in V, for the alarm signal which detects lower input voltage.
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Applications manual For AME series Return value:1 => Output alarm signal Status Return value:0 => Do not output alarm signal Settable range 00000 - 11111b argument:10100b => An alarm signal outputs when the thermal protection in the front-end or output module Example of argument activates.
Applications manual For AME series 6.6.15 SET_VOUT_HV_ALARM [16h] [1Ch] [Argument] This command sets the threshold voltage for the alarm signal from LV terminal at when the output voltage rises. It sets the value of "Argument / 10" to the output threshold voltage, in V, for the alarm signal from the LV terminal.
Applications manual For AME series 6.7 Monitor commands 6.7.1 MON_VIN [1Eh] [08h] [00h] [01h] This command returns the RMS value of the input voltage. It discriminates DC from AC automatically. The input voltage, in V, is the value of "Return value /100".
Applications manual For AME series 6.7.6 MON_FAN_SPEED_1 [1Eh] [08h] [0Ch] [00h] This command returns This command returns the fan speed of the internal air-cooling fan 1. The fan speed, in rpm, is the return value. Return value:7500 => 7500rpm Example of return value 6.7.7 MON_FAN_SPEED_2...
Applications manual For AME series 6.8 State acquisition commands 6.8.1 READ_STOP_CODE [1Eh] [09h] [1Eh] [10h] This command returns the code indicating the cause of the stoppage. SET_SELECTION_CH Stop code Cause of stop setting target No stoppage occurred. Global inhibit is activating.
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Applications manual For AME series 6.8.3 READ_PG_ALARM [1Eh] [08h] [14h] [02h] This command returns the PG alarm status. (Alarm for input module stoppage). Return value:0 => Normal operation Status Return value:1 => Input module stopped 6.8.4 READ_LV_ALARM [1Eh] [08h] [14h] [00h] This command returns the LV alarm status. (Alarm for output voltage failure).
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Applications manual For AME series 6.8.6 TOTAL_OUTPUT_TIME This command returns the accumulated time for outputs stored in the non-volatile memory of the AME. If the front-end module is selected, the accumulated time for output of the front-end module is returned. If a slot is selected, the accumulated time for output of the output module is returned.
Applications manual For AME series 6.9 Commands to set address, memory, and communication 6.9.1 SET_SELECTION_CH [1Ah] [1Ch] [Argument] By selecting the input module or target slot with this command and sending the corresponding command, it is possible to set the selected target and return the setting status.
Applications manual For AME series SET_SELECTION_CH Corresponding commands Commands to set address, memory, and communication READ_SELECTION_CH :Returns the selected target SYS_STORE_USER_SETTING :Record settings in internal nonvolatile memory SYS_RESTORE_FACTORY_SETTING :Reset settings to factory default READ_STORE_USER_SETTING :Returns the setting recording status in the internal nonvolatile memory...
This command returns the status of WRITE PROTECTION. Return value:0 => WRITE PROTECTION is disabled. Status Return value:1 => WRITE PROTECTION is enabled. Table 6.9.1 "SET_WRITE_PROTECT_ON" Operation example (AME series) Operation Return value AME Output Power-on Send "CTL_REMOTE_OFF" Send "SET_WRITE_PROTECT_ON" Send "CTL_REMOTE_ON"...
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Applications manual For AME series SET_SELECTION_CH SYS_STORE_USER_SETTING Supported commands Setting target SET_VOUT :Output voltage setting SET_VOUT_UPPER_LIMIT :Variable upper limit of output voltage SET_VOUT_LOWER_LIMIT :Variable lower limit of output voltage SET_CC_MODE_ITRM :Constant current setting mode SET_CC_MODE_INFO :Constant current setting mode Output module...
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Applications manual For AME series Table 6.9.2 "SYS_STORE_USER_SETTING" Operation example 1 (AM6-BBBB) Operation Return value ON/OFF setting *1 Remark 11111b Power on 11010b 00100b Send "CTL_CH_REMOTE_OFF" & "11010b" 00100b Send "SET_SELECTION_CH" & "0" Select Input module 00100b Send "SYS_STORE_USER_SETTING" Input voltage off...
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Applications manual For AME series 6.9.9 CTL_ACCUMULATE_MODE_ON [1Eh] [08h] [1Ch] [10h] This command enables the Accumulate mode. The Accumulate mode means that Write command (Refer to Table 6.1) will not be executed immediately. As an exception, "CTL_ACCUMULATE_EXEC" command and "CTL_ACCUMULATE_CLER" command are immediately executed.
Applications manual For AME series 6.9.13 CTL_ACCUMULATE_CLEAR [1Eh] [08h] [1Ch] [14h] This command deletes contents in the buffer. Return value Table 6.9.3 "CTL_ACCUMULATE_MODE_ON" Operation example (AME series) Operation Return value AME Output Input voltage on Send "CTL_REMOTE_OFF" Send "CTL_ACCUMULATE_MODE_ON" Send "CTL_REMOTE_ON" Send "READ_REMOTE_PRM"...
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Applications manual For AME series 6.10 Commands to acquire product information 6.10.1 READ_SERIAL [1Eh] [09h] [10h] [00h] This command returns the product-specific serial number in the lot. Range 000 - 999 6.10.2 READ_LOT_H [1Eh] [09h] [10h] [01h] This command returns the upper three digits of the product lot number.
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Applications manual For AME series 6.10.6 READ_RATED_IOUT [1Eh] [09h] [11h] [01h] This command returns the rated current of the selected model. The rated output current is set to the value of "Returned value / 100". Return value : 1200 => Examples of return value Return value : 250 =>...
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Applications manual For AME series Appendix1. List of Extended-UART commands 2.1 Pin configuration Appendix 1 Lists of Extended UART commands (1/3) Code Command Extended-UART commands Remark type [Hexadecimal] Commands to turn output voltage on/off CTL_REMOTE_ON 20bit CTL_REMOTE_OFF 20bit CTL_CH_REMOTE_ON 10bit...
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Applications manual For AME series Appendix 1 Lists of Extended UART commands (2/3) Code Command Extended-UART commands Remark type [Hexadecimal] Commands to set output voltage sequence SET_TON_DELAY_SLOT 5bit [Argument] READ_TON_DELAY_SLOT_PRM 20bit SET_TON_DELAY_FACTORY_SETTING 20bit SET_TOFF_DELAY_SLOT 5bit [Argument] READ_TOFF_DELAY_SLOT_PRM 20bit SET_TOFF_DELAY_FACTORY_SETTING 20bit...
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Applications manual For AME series Appendix 1 Lists of Extended UART commands (3/3) Code Command Extended-UART commands Remark type [Hexadecimal] State acquisition commands READ_STOP_CODE 20bit READ_PR_ALARM 20bit READ_PG_ALARM 20bit READ_LV_ALARM 20bit TOTAL_INPUT_TIME_1 20bit TOTAL_INPUT_TIME_2 20bit TOTAL_INPUT_TIME_3 20bit TOTAL_OUTPUT_TIME_1 20bit TOTAL_OUTPUT_TIME_2...
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Applications manual For AME series Appendix2. Availability and accuracy of Extended-UART commands 2.1 Pin configuration Appendix2 Availability and accuracy of Extended-UART commands (1/4) Availability/Accuracy(Ta=25℃ Vo:*1) Extended-UART commands Note Output module Input module A,B,C,D E,F,G,H Commands to turn output voltage on/off ○ CTL_REMOTE_ON ○...
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Applications manual For AME series Appendix2 Availability and accuracy of Extended-UART commands (2/4) Availability/Accuracy(Ta=25℃ Vo:*1) Extended-UART commands Note Output module Input module A,B,C,D E,F,G,H Commands to set constant current ○ SET_CC_MODE_ITRM ○ SET_CC_MODE_INFO ○ READ_CC_MODE_PRM SET_CC ±2%FS ○ READ_CC_PRM ○ SET_CC_FACTORY_SETTING ○ READ_CC_REFERENCE ○...
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Applications manual For AME series Appendix2 Availability and accuracy of Extended-UART commands (3/4) Availability/Accuracy(Ta=25℃ Vo:*1) Extended-UART commands Note Output module Input module A,B,C,D E,F,G,H Commands to set accessory functions ○ SET_FAN_MODE_AUTO ○ SET_FAN_MODE_FIXED_SPEED ○ READ_FAN_MODE_PRM SET_AUX_VOUT ±5%FS ○ READ_AUX_VOUT_PRM ○ SET_VIN_LV_ALARM ○ READ_VIN_LV_ALARM_PRM ○...
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Applications manual For AME series Appendix2 Availability and accuracy of Extended-UART commands (4/4) Availability/Accuracy(Ta=25℃ Vo:*1) Extended-UART commands Note Output module Input module A,B,C,D E,F,G,H State acquisition commands ○ ○ ○ READ_STOP_CODE ○ READ_PR_ALARM ○ READ_PG_ALARM ○ ○ READ_LV_ALARM ○ TOTAL_INPUT_TIME_1 ○ TOTAL_INPUT_TIME_2 ○...
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Applications manual For AME series Appendix3. Control block overview 2.1 Pin configuration This product has a built-in microcontrollrers and has a built-in RAM (volatile memory) and ROM (non- volatile memory).Pparameters stored in the memory are used for the controll of the power supply and Extended-UART.
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Applications manual For AME series A. Revision history 2.1 Pin configuration Date Page Note 2019.11.11 1.0E First edition issued 43,44 Additional content added to "SYS_STORE_USER_SETTING" Additional content added to "SYS_RESTORE_FACTORY_SETTING" 2020.2.12 1.1E app-7 Appendix2 has been modified. app-8 Appendix3 has been added.
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