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Operation Manual
3C Series – Rev 2.0
Programmable AC & DC load
Copyright  2018, Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS.
Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS.
3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL
P/N 160929-10
3C Series
TM
ADAPTIVE Power Systems
Worldwide Supplier of Power Equipment
3C Series AC & DC Load Operation Manual
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  • Page 1 Copyright  2018, Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS.
  • Page 2 PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK FOR HARDCOPY VERSIONS OF THIS DOCUMENT Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5.4.1 Fuse Replacement Procedure ..................................53 Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL Page 3 of 149...
  • Page 4 8.4.6 Auto Sequence Commands ..................................100 Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL Page 4 of 149...
  • Page 5 14 RoHS Material Content Declaration .......................... 146 INDEX ................................147 Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 6 Figure 3-10: Fuse Test Non-trip Mode - Normal and Turbo Mode ................22 Figure 3-11: AC Rectifier Test Mode ..........................23 Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 7 Figure 11-1: LAN IP Scanner Utility Program Download .................... 135 Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 8: Contact Information

    Fax: +86-21-5763-8240 Email: support@adaptivepower.com Web: http://www.adaptivepower.com Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL Page 8 of 149...

  • Page 9: Warranty, Service & Safety

    Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 10 Caution: Refer to this manual before this Product. Caution, risk of electric shock Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 11 To avoid injuries, always disconnect power, discharge circuits and remove external voltage sources before touching components. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 12 Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 13: Product Overview

    Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 14: Linear Constant Current Mode (Lin)

    CURRENT Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 15: Constant Power Mode

    Figure 3-1: 3C Series Available Test Modes Diagram Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 16: Cc Mode Applications

    Examples are DC/AC inverters and UPS’s. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 17: Cr Mode Applications

    CV mode is therefore ideal for checking the charge current at a particular voltage level. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 18: Figure 3-5: Cv Mode Applications

    Figure 3-5: CV Mode Applications Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 19: Constant Power Mode Battery Evaluation

    Figure 3-6: CP Mode Battery Evaluation Applications Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 20: Battery Test Functions

    AH capacity, remaining battery voltage after discharge and the cumulative discharge time data. Figure 3-7: Battery Test Modes 1 ~ 3 Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 21: Fuse Test Mode

    This would otherwise require an electronic load rated twice as high. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 22: Figure 3-9: : Fuse Test Trip Mode - Normal And Turbo Mode

    Figure 3-10: Fuse Test Non-trip Mode - Normal and Turbo Mode Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 23: Ac Rectifier Mode

    UPS. Figure 3-11: AC Rectifier Test Mode Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 24: Inrush Current Mode

    Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 25: Power Supply Ocp Mode Testing

    OCP key to proceed to the next set point Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 26 5-digit LCD display will show "PASS". If not, it will show "FAIL". Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 27: Power Supply Opp Mode Testing

    OPP key to proceed to the next set point Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 28 5-digit LCD display will show "PASS". If not, it will show "FAIL". Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 29: Short Circuit Testing

    If the power supplies output voltage does not sag between these limits, it will show "FAIL". Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 30 • Variable speed fan control for quiet operation. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL Page 30 of 149...

  • Page 31: Terminal Rvl1-4 Specs

    Table 3-1: Included Accessories 3.7.1 Terminal RVL1-4 Specs Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL Page 31 of 149...

  • Page 32: Terminal Rnybs8-4 Specs

    Terminal RNYBS8-4 Specs 3.7.3 Terminal PTV1-12 Specs Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL Page 32 of 149...

  • Page 33: Technical Specifications

    350Vac/500Vdc Models may be ordered with optional Extended Voltage Range (-EV Option) to 425Vac/600Vdc Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 34 50Hz & 60Hz: ± (0.1% SETTING + 0.2% RANGE) / > 60 Hz: ± (0.5% SETTING + 0.5 % RANGE) Constant Resistance Mode Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 35 100 ms w Turbo mode OFF / 100 ms up to 10 steps w Turbo mode ON Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS.
  • Page 36 Battery Discharge Time 1 - 99,999 Sec. (> 27 Hours) Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 37 367.5 Vrms / 525 Vdc Over Temperature (OT) Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL Page 37 of 149...
  • Page 38 VA, VAR, CF_I, Ipeak, Imax, Imin, Vmax, Vmin, IHD, VHD, ITHD, VTHD Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 39 V Monitor Out (Isolated) ± 500V / ± 10V Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 40 EMC & Safety CE Mark Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL Page 40 of 149...

  • Page 41: Model 3C018-18 V-I Curve

    4.10.1 Model 3C018-18 V-I Curve Figure 4-1: Model 3C018-18 V-I Curve Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 42: Model 3C028-18-Ev V-I Curve

    4.10.2 Model 3C028-18-EV V-I Curve Figure 4-2: Model 3C028-18-EV V-I Curve Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 43: Model 3C028-28 V-I Curve

    4.10.3 Model 3C028-28 V-I Curve Figure 4-3: Model 3C028-28 V-I Curve Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 44: Model 3C038-28-Ev V-I Curve

    4.10.4 Model 3C038-28-EV V-I Curve Figure 4-4: Model 3C038-28-EV V-I Curve Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 45: Model 3C038-38 V-I Curve

    4.10.5 Model 3C038-38 V-I Curve Figure 4-5: Model 3C038-38 V-I Curve Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 46: Model 3C056-56 V-I Curve

    4.10.6 Model 3C056-56 V-I Curve Figure 4-6: Model 3C056-56 V-I Curve Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 47: Model 3C075-75 V-I Curve

    4.10.7 Model 3C075-75 V-I Curve Figure 4-7: Model 3C075-75 V-I Curve Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 48: Model 3C112-112 V-I Curve

    4.10.8 Model 3C112-112 V-I Curve Figure 4-8: Model 3C112-112 V-I Curve Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 49: Model 3C150-112 V-I Curve

    4.10.9 Model 3C150-112 V-I Curve Figure 4-9: Model 3C150-112 V-I Curve Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 50: Model 3C188-112 V-I Curve

    4.10.10 Model 3C188-112 V-I Curve Figure 4-10: Model 3C188-112 V-I Curve Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 51: Model 3C225-112 V-I Curve

    4.10.11 Model 3C225-112 V-I Curve Figure 4-11: Model 3C225-112 V-I Curve Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 52: Unpacking And Installation

    Figure 5-1: AC Input Voltage Label Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 53: Fuse Replacement Procedure

    3. Refit the fuse holder and connect the power cord. Figure 5-2: AC Line Fuse Holder Location Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 54 ・Please ensure that no liquid is allowed to penetrate this product. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 55 Contact Adaptive Power Systems or its authorized representative to arrange for service. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 56 4. When connecting multiple 3C loads to the same EUT, makes sure the load wire lengths to each load are the same. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 57: Gpib Interface

    Other interface options are installed in the same position as the GPIB option shown in Figure 5-3. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 58: Analog Terminal Block

    ΔI: Amount of Current variation ΔT: Variation period of current Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 59 This is illustrated in the two figures below. Figure 5-5: Cable induced input voltage drop Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 60 Use a capacitor rating that supports any DC ripple current. Figure 5-7: Load Cable Length and Twisted Pairs Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 61: Front Panel Operation

    • Protection against W, I (Programmable), V and Temperature Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 62 8. Power ON/OFF button 9. Cursor & Set Keys Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 63 When REM LED indicator comes off, panel manual operation will resume. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 64 Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 65 When OCP protection activated this monitor will display “OCP” Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 66: Table 6-1: Description Of Display Readouts

    Load ON/OFF Key. Under Load OFF Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 67 5-digit monitor with the unit as ”V” , LED indicator will be ON. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 68: Table 6-2: Function Keypad Description

    13 for different bandwidth. The range is 00~15, Default is 13. Table 6-2: Function Keypad Description Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 69: Table 6-3: Wave Keypad Description

    The range is 0 ~ -1. Table 6-3: WAVE Keypad Description Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 70: Table 6-4: Test Function Keypad Description

    Start/Stop key for function test start or stop test Table 6-4: Test Function Keypad Description Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 71: Synchronization Source Setting

    Note: The external SYNC input signal must have a duty cycle of 50%. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 72: Table 6-5: Internal Or External Sync Circuits

    Table 6-5: Internal or External Sync Circuits Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 73 The chart below shows the available operating modes of the AC & DC Load. Figure 6-3: Diagram of available Operating Modes Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 74 Section 3.3, “Load Applications & Test Modes” on page 15. Figure 6-4: Diagram of available Test Modes Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 75 UPS back up time, fuses and circuit breakers trip or blow time and Off-line UPS transfer time. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS.

  • Page 76: Storing Settings

    4. The setting from the selected memory location are now loaded. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 77: Sequence Edit Mode

    If you do not save the settings, press the EXIT key to leave edit mode. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 78: Sequence Edit Mode Flow Chart

    The flow chart below describes the various Edit settings. Figure 6-5: Sequence EDIT Mode Operation Flow Chart Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 79: Sequence Test Mode

    The example here shows the 16-step test sequence is completed and the TEST passed as the LCD displays “PASS”. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 80: Sequence Test Mode Flow Chart

    Sequence TEST Mode Flow Chart Figure 6-6: Sequence TEST Mode Operation Flow Chart Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 81: Last Setting Recall

    10.00 V Table 6-6: Model 3C018-18 Factory Settings Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL Page 81 of 149...

  • Page 82: Table 6-7: Model 3C028-18-Ev Factory Settings

    10.00 V Table 6-8: Model 3C028-28 Factory Settings Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL Page 82 of 149...

  • Page 83: Table 6-9: Model 3C038-28-Ev Factory Settings

    10.00 V Table 6-10: Model 3C038-38 Factory Settings Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL Page 83 of 149...

  • Page 84: Table 6-11: Model 3C038-38 Factory Settings

    10.00 V Table 6-12: Model 3C075-75 Factory Settings Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL Page 84 of 149...

  • Page 85: Table 6-13: Model 3C112-112 Factory Settings

    10.00 V Table 6-14: Model 3C150-112 Factory Settings Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL Page 85 of 149...

  • Page 86: Table 6-15: Model 3C188-112 Factory Settings

    10.00 V Table 6-16: Model 3C225-112 Factory Settings Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL Page 86 of 149...

  • Page 87: Over Voltage Protection

    This type of damage is NOT covered by the warranty. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 88: Over Current Protection

    15cm / 6 inches. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS.

  • Page 89: Real Panel Connections

    Ring lugs for both Load and VSense connections are provided in the ship kit. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 90 5. When connecting multiple loads to the same EUT, makes sure the load wire lengths to each load are the same. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 91 Monitor voltage /current scaling values for each 3C Series load in Section 4, ”Technical Specifications” on page 33. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 92: Isolated Output

    Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 93: Remote Control Programming

    GPIB ATN hardware signal per the IEEE488 standard. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 94: Table 8-1: Rs232 Db9 Pin Assignments

    Ring Indicator Table 8-1: RS232 DB9 Pin Assignments Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL Page 94 of 149...

  • Page 95: Parenthesis

    The commands will be parsed in the order in which they are received. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 96: Setting Commands

    Table 8-3: Remote Control Setting Command Syntax - Short Form Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 97: Query Commands

    Table 8-4: Remote Control Query Command Syntax - Short Form Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 98: Limit Command Syntax

    1:ON Table 8-6: Stage Command Syntax Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL Page 98 of 149...

  • Page 99: System Commands

    6. Power engineering unit: W 7. Volt-Ampere engineering unit: VA Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 100: Auto Sequence Commands

    SET BUZZER ON/OFF Table 8-9: Auto Sequence Command Syntax Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 101: Setting Commands

    Table 8-10: Remote Control Setting Command Syntax - Complex Form Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 102: Query Commands

    Table 8-11: Remote Control Query Command Syntax - Complex Form Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 103: Limit Command Syntax

    [STATe:] PROTect {?}{;│NL} [STATe:] NGENABLE{SP}{ON│OFF}{;│NL} Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL Page 103 of 149...

  • Page 104: System Commands

    6. Power engineering unit: W 7. Volt-Ampere engineering unit: VA Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 105 IEEE488.2 COMMANDS Supported IEEE488.2 Commands ( a.k.a. star commands) Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 106: Setting Command Descriptions

    1. Level A load and Level B load resistance settings are independent. 2. The unit is Ω. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 107 Description: This command sets the initial value (P-START) for the OPP Test Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 108 Description: This command is used after the test ends and reads the battery discharge time. Range is 1s ~ 99999s. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 109 Purpose: Set and read the fuse repeat tests number of times. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 110 Description: This command sets or reads the fuse number of test repeats. Setting range is 0 ~ 255 times. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 111: Limit Command Descriptions

    “NO GOOD”. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 112: State Command Descriptions

    When ON, VSENSE takes place at the VSense connection. When off, Vsense takes place at the INPUT Connector to the load. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 113 0 = Off, 1 = Triggered Command error (e.g. syntax error) Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 114 Description: Check whether the load is in the test state: 1 = testing, 0 = Test end. Example: START TESTING? STOP Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL Page 114 of 149...

  • Page 115: System Command Descriptions

    Description: This command enables the local state of the load. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 116: State Command Descriptions

    Purpose: Read the current harmonic measurement. Description: This command reads the current harmonic distortion. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 117: Ocp Test Mode Commands

    Query OPP watt value OPP:STOP Stop OPP testing Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL Page 117 of 149...

  • Page 118: Short Circuit Test Mode Commands

    Power On Table 8-16: Event Status Enable Register Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL Page 118 of 149...

  • Page 119: Esr

    Query response: {NR2} Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL Page 119 of 149...

  • Page 120: Rst

    Query format: The query format returns the Service Request Enable Register value. Query response: {NR2} Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 121: Stb

    Operation Status Summary Bit Table 8-17: Status Byte Register Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 122: Master / Slave Mode Configuration

    Delta Connection: AC loads are connected between line-to-line voltages. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 123: Wiring Diagrams For Three Phase Ac Load Configurations

    Figure 9-2: Three Phase Wye Connection Figure 9-3: Three Phase Delta Connection Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 124: Input Configuration Mode Switch Options

    Figure 9-4: Three Phase AC Load Cabinet with MODE4 Switch Option Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 125 Use the included cable from the ship kit. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 126: Connections

    The Slave load(s) voltage meter position will display "SL1" and "SL2”. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 127: Three-Phase Modes

    Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS.
  • Page 128 Master = 9900W, Slave 1 = 3300W, Slave 2 = 3300W Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 129 Master = 3.666Ω, Slave 1 = 3.666Ω, Slave2 = 3.666Ω Figure 9-10: 3-PHS CR Settings Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 130 Short, OCP, OPP Disable • Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL Page 130 of 149...

  • Page 131: Usb Driver Installation

    The file name is APS_LOAD_DRVR-USB.zip. This compressed archive contains the driver installation program. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 132 5. After the installation completes, open the Windows Control Panel from the Start menu and select “Device Manager”. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 133 12. You should now be able to communicate with the load through COMn. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 134: Lan Driver Installation

    “Setting a static IP address on Windows 10 PC” on page 138.  Entire Contents Copyright 2014 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C Series AC & DC Load Operation Manual Page 134 of 149...
  • Page 135  Entire Contents Copyright 2014 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C Series AC & DC Load Operation Manual Page 135 of 149 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 136 (refresh), and check the LAN connections if necessary.  Entire Contents Copyright 2014 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C Series AC & DC Load Operation Manual Page 136 of 149...
  • Page 137 Network security setting may prevent you from connecting properly.  Entire Contents Copyright 2014 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C Series AC & DC Load Operation Manual Page 137 of 149...
  • Page 138  Entire Contents Copyright 2014 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C Series AC & DC Load Operation Manual Page 138 of 149...
  • Page 139 Select the “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) entry in the list as shown below.  Entire Contents Copyright 2014 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C Series AC & DC Load Operation Manual Page 139 of 149...
  • Page 140 This will bring up the TCP/IP Setting screen shown below.  Entire Contents Copyright 2014 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C Series AC & DC Load Operation Manual Page 140 of 149...
  • Page 141 Cable between the PC and the instrument to connect to it.  Entire Contents Copyright 2014 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C Series AC & DC Load Operation Manual Page 141 of 149...
  • Page 142 Resource you are creating, for example “APS_3C_AC_LOAD”.  Entire Contents Copyright 2014 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C Series AC & DC Load Operation Manual Page 142 of 149...
  • Page 143 API to interface with the load.  Entire Contents Copyright 2014 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C Series AC & DC Load Operation Manual Page 143 of 149...

  • Page 144: Calibration

    Adaptive Power Systems company location. Refer to Section 1, “Contact Information”. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 145: Ce Mark Declaration Of Conformity

    Irvine, California, 92649, USA Mark of Compliance Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL Page 145 of 149...

  • Page 146: Rohs Material Content Declaration

    Example of marking for a 10 year period. Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 147: Index

    Installation ............ 9, 52, 132, 134 Warranty ................9 Entire Contents Copyright  2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 3C SERIES AC & DC LOAD OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 149 ADAPTIVE Power Systems Worldwide Supplier of Power Equipment Copyright  2018, Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS.

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