To Run Internal Diagnostics - Advanced Energy Paramount MF 2 kW User Manual

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1. Turns RF on and operates into a shorted load condition.
2. Determines if the values of three parameters are within ranges set in a
diagnostic tab file:
◦ Rectified bus voltage
◦ Test voltage
◦ Forward power
3. Turns RF off.
Once the self-diagnostic test is complete, you can send a command that will return
test status codes.

To Run Internal Diagnostics

You can run this test by issuing AE Host commands.
1. Turn RF off.
2. Remove AC power from the unit by taking one or both of the following actions:
◦ Turn off the circuit breaker.
◦ Disconnect AC power.
3. Prepare the output connector for the test.
a. Remove the RF output connector cover on the RF output.
b. Disconnect the output cable.
c. Attach an RF shorting cap.
An RF shorting cap is a cap that provides an "short" RF connection. To
obtain an RF shorting cap, contact AE Global Services.
d. Install the RF output connector cover.
4. Restore AC power to the unit by taking one or both of the following actions:
◦ Reconnect AC power.
◦ Turn on the circuit breaker.
5. Using command 14, Byte 0 = 8, change the control mode to diagnostic.
6. Issue command 95 with byte 0 = 1 (enable diagnostics mode and start
diagnostics).
The unit turns RF on for a second, and then turns RF off. When it turns RF off,
the unit disables the diagnostics mode.
7. Issue command 244.
The unit returns a diagnostic status code that reports whether the diagnostic test
passed or failed, and if it failed, which parameters failed. See host port
command 244 for more details.
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