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6RL Series – Rev 1.0
Regenerative DC Load
Copyright  2018, Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS.
P/N 160940-10
6RL Series
ADAPTIVE Power Systems
TM
Worldwide Supplier of Power Equipment

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  • Page 1 6RL Series – Rev 1.0 P/N 160940-10 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load 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.
  • 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. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 2 of 204...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Packaging ............................... 42 Inspection .............................. 42  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 3 of 204...
  • Page 4 Turning DC Input ON or OFF ..........................77  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 4 of 204...
  • Page 5 Function Generator Minimum Slope ....................119  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 5 of 204...
  • Page 6 Slot configuration for Profibus ........................171  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 6 of 204...
  • Page 7 10 CE MARK Declaration of Conformity..................201 Index ............................. 202  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 7 of 204...
  • Page 8 Figure 7-1: SCPI Register Model ......................... 145  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 8 of 204...
  • Page 9: 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. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 9 of 204...
  • Page 10: Warranty, Service And Safety Information

     Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 10 of 204...
  • Page 11: Safety Information

     Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 11 of 204...
  • Page 12 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. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 12 of 204...
  • Page 13: Safety Notices

     Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 13 of 204...
  • Page 14  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 14 of 204...
  • Page 15: Intended Usage

    All damage caused by non-intended usage is the sole responsibility of the operator.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 15 of 204...
  • Page 16: Product Overview

     Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 16 of 204...
  • Page 17: Product Features

    Figure 3-1: 6RL Series Block Diagram  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 17 of 204...
  • Page 18: Operating Modes

    “Fast” in order to achieve the expected results.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 18 of 204...
  • Page 19: Constant Current (Cc) Mode

    PN (see diagram to the right).  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 19 of 204...
  • Page 20: Internal Resistance (Ir) Mode

    750 V models: 22uF...100uF  1500 V models: 4.7uF...22uF  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 20 of 204...
  • Page 21: Alarm Conditions

     Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 21 of 204...
  • Page 22: Over Current Protection

    1 Set Table 3-1: Included Accessories  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 22 of 204...
  • Page 23: Remote Control Interfaces

    Switch off unit before adding or removing modules! Note:  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 23 of 204...
  • Page 24: Analog Interface

    The inner two pins, marked with NC, must remain unconnected at all times.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 24 of 204...
  • Page 25: Master-Slave Bus

    Table 3-3: Available Options  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 25 of 204...
  • Page 26: Technical Specifications

    59 “ ≤0.2% Display: Accuracy  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 26 of 204...
  • Page 27 82. Only in the standard version  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 27 of 204...
  • Page 28: 5Kw Models - 380V~480Vac Input (-4)

    Includes the accuracy of the displayed actual value  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 28 of 204...
  • Page 29 82. Only in the standard version  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 29 of 204...
  • Page 30: Kw Models - 208Vac Input (-2)

    Includes the accuracy of the displayed actual value  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 30 of 204...
  • Page 31 82. Only in the standard version  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 31 of 204...
  • Page 32: Kw Models - 208Vac Input (-2)

    Includes the accuracy of the displayed actual value  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 32 of 204...
  • Page 33 82. Only in the standard version  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 33 of 204...
  • Page 34: 10Kw Models - 380V~480Vac Input (-4)

    Includes the accuracy of the displayed actual value  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 34 of 204...
  • Page 35 For technical specifications of the analog interface see section 6.5.3.4, “Analog Interface Specifications” on page Only in the standard version  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 35 of 204...
  • Page 36: 15Kw Models - 380V~480Vac Input (-4)

    Includes the accuracy of the displayed actual value  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 36 of 204...
  • Page 37 For technical specifications of the analog interface see section 6.5.3.4, “Analog Interface Specifications” on page Only in the standard version  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 37 of 204...
  • Page 38 Includes the accuracy of the displayed actual value  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 38 of 204...
  • Page 39 For technical specifications of the analog interface see section 6.5.3.4, “Analog Interface Specifications” on page Only in the standard version  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 39 of 204...
  • Page 40: Mechanical Chassis Outlines

    Rear Panel Left Side Right Side  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 40 of 204...
  • Page 41 SECTION 4: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Top view  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 41 of 204...
  • Page 42: Unpacking And Installation

    1 Set Table 5-1: Ship Kit Content  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 42 of 204...
  • Page 43: Check Ac Line Voltage

    Table 5-3: 380Vac~480Vac Models Grid Connection requirement  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 43 of 204...
  • Page 44: Wire Sizing - 208V Ac Input "-2" Models

    Figure 5-2: AC Input Mating Connector- (Cable shown not included)  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 44 of 204...
  • Page 45: Ac Line Cord - 380V~480Vac "-4" Models

    The table in paragraphs 5.6.2 and 5.6.3shows the phase currents.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 45 of 204...
  • Page 46: Connection Multiple Loads To One Grid

    Multiple units (3.1 kW) Multiple units (6.2 kW)  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 46 of 204...
  • Page 47: Ac Input Fuses

    (Step 1 in reverse order)  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 47 of 204...
  • Page 48: Grounding Requirements

    Rack Mounting The 6RL Series chassis is designed to be rack mounted in a standard 19 inch rack for system applications. Zero stacking with other units or test equipment is possible. The depth of the unit and its weight must be taken into account.
  • Page 49: Bench Use

    Recommendation: ring lug with a 6 mm hole  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 49 of 204...
  • Page 50: Output Cable Safety Covers

    Height space savings  Bending radius required  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 50 of 204...
  • Page 51: Dc Input Grounding

    In master-slave configurations, the remote sensing should be connected to the master unit only.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 51 of 204...
  • Page 52: Analog Interface Connections

     Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 52 of 204...
  • Page 53: Procedure

     Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 53 of 204...
  • Page 54: Slave Units

    Following considerations also apply to firmware updates:  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 54 of 204...
  • Page 55: Cleaning

    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. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 55 of 204...
  • Page 56: Front Panel Operation

    A USB memory stick port is located on the right hand side.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 56 of 204...
  • Page 57: Touch Screen Display

     Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 57 of 204...
  • Page 58: General Display And Setting Ranges

    Data logging to USB stick active or failed  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 58 of 204...
  • Page 59: Rotary Knob Assignments

    1100  0.1 1450  0.1  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 59 of 204...
  • Page 60: Front Panel Usb Port

    Table 6-2: USB Memory File Types for saving  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 60 of 204...
  • Page 61: Manual Operation

    Upper value -> Left-hand knob, Lower values -> Right-hand knob.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 61 of 204...
  • Page 62 6.4.3.1 Menu Structure Overview Charts Shown on following three pages.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 62 of 204...
  • Page 63 Parameters in curly brackets describe the selectable range, underlined parameters show the default value after delivery or reset.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 63 of 204...
  • Page 64 Ue(DC)= 0V...Umax Settings 2 Seq.time= 1ms...36000s  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 64 of 204...
  • Page 65 U[1...100]: 0.00 V ... Unom Start: 1...100 End: 1...100 Rep.: 0...65535  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 65 of 204...
  • Page 66 Limits Lock Lock: • Unlock: Start  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 66 of 204...
  • Page 67 “Master/Slave (M/S) Operation” on page 190.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 67 of 204...
  • Page 68 “Definition of Terms” on page 87). 4. Accept the settings with  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 68 of 204...
  • Page 69  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 69 of 204...
  • Page 70 Adjustment of the GPIB node address (only with option GPIB installed). Allowable range is 1~30  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 70 of 204...
  • Page 71 Profibus slave installation date tag. Max. length: 40 characters  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 71 of 204...
  • Page 72 500 kbps, 800 kbps, 1Mbps (1Mbps = 1 Mbit/s, 10 kbps = 10 kbit/s)  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 72 of 204...
  • Page 73 Default setting: both disabled  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 73 of 204...
  • Page 74: Adjustment Or User Limits

    The unit next to the set  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 74 of 204...
  • Page 75: Manual Adjustment Of Set Values

    (selected digit will be underlined):  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 75 of 204...
  • Page 76: Switching The Main Screen View

    SETTINGS while the DC Input is off.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 76 of 204...
  • Page 77: Metering / Read Back Displays

    IDE software provided by the manufacturer.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 77 of 204...
  • Page 78: Saving Data To Usb Memory Device (Data Logging)

    DC Input, the logging is stopped and the log file closed.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 78 of 204...
  • Page 79 OT or PF  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 79 of 204...
  • Page 80: Remote Control

    “Remote” continues to signal “remote control = on”, unless this has been changed during the “Local” period.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 80 of 204...
  • Page 81: Remote Control Using Analog Interface (Ai)

    (i.e. floating) during analog remote control. In case any of  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 81 of 204...
  • Page 82 For control and status signals. signals  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 82 of 204...
  • Page 83: Table 6-3: Analog Interface Specifications

    ***** The error of a set value input adds to the general error of the related value on the DC Input of the unit  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 83 of 204...
  • Page 84  Remote control has been activated  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 84 of 204...
  • Page 85  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 85 of 204...
  • Page 86 DMM or similar measurement instrument.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 86 of 204...
  • Page 87: Alarms And Monitoring

    7.9, 7.10 “ModBus” and 7.12 SCPI”.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 87 of 204...
  • Page 88 4. In the settings page tap on the symbol to either enable or disable the alarm sound and confirm with  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 88 of 204...
  • Page 89: User Defined Events

    The set values can be entered using the decimal keypad. This will appear by tapping the touch area “Direct input”.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 89 of 204...
  • Page 90: Front Panel Lockout

    Limits lock. See section 6.7, "Front Panel Lockout” on page 90.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 90 of 204...
  • Page 91: Function Generator Use

    Table 6-5: Function Generator Capacities Overview  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 91 of 204...
  • Page 92: General Fg Description

    1. While the DC Input is switched off tap the touch area on the main screen.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 92 of 204...
  • Page 93 “On/Off” button. However, there is a difference:  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 93 of 204...
  • Page 94: Since Wave Function

    (30 A + 50A) * 100 V = 8000 W  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 94 of 204...
  • Page 95: Triangular Function

    (t2) is 8 ms.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 95 of 204...
  • Page 96: Trapezoidal Function

    Time after cycle before repetition (cycle <> 1)  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 96 of 204...
  • Page 97: Arbitrary Function

    The minimum value for Δf/s is 9.3. Thus, for example, a setting of fs = 1 Hz, fe = 11  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 97 of 204...
  • Page 98 Seq. time=1s.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 98 of 204...
  • Page 99  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 99 of 204...
  • Page 100 Point 3: Horizontal ramp (f = 0) Point 4: Falling ramp (f = 0)  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 100 of 204...
  • Page 101 100...36.000.000.000 (36 billion μs) Example CSV:  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 101 of 204...
  • Page 102 5. Finally save the sequence table with  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 102 of 204...
  • Page 103: Ramp Function

    The values uploaded from an USB stick will always be interpreted as  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 103 of 204...
  • Page 104 1. Do not plug the USB drive yet or pull it out if already plugged.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 104 of 204...
  • Page 105: Battery Test Function

    Graphical depiction of both battery test modes:  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 105 of 204...
  • Page 106: Parameters For Static Mode

    100 ms - 1 s, 5 s, 10 s Writing interval for USB logging  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 106 of 204...
  • Page 107: Displayed Values

    Ah = Consumed battery capacity Wh = Consumed Energy  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 107 of 204...
  • Page 108: Possible Reasons For Battery Test Stop

    This can be done using the BACK touch key.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 108 of 204...
  • Page 109: Mpp Tracking Function

    Interval for measuring U and I during the process of finding the MPP  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 109 of 204...
  • Page 110: Mode Mpp2

    0 W...0.5 P Nom Tracking/regulation tolerance below the MPP  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 110 of 204...
  • Page 111: Mode Mpp3

    Number of repetitions for the run from Start to End  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 111 of 204...
  • Page 112: Remote Control Of The Function Generator

    Therefore, both generators have to be controlled and configured separately.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 112 of 204...
  • Page 113: Remote Control Programming

    DNS or, when using direct connection, the PC runs a DNS and the domain/host name is already registered.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 113 of 204...
  • Page 114: Tcp Network Access

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  • Page 115: Message Timing And Command Execution Time

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  • Page 116: Communications Protocols Overview

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  • Page 117: Supported Protocols By Interface Module

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  • Page 118: Fragmented Messages On Serial Transmissions

    23.92 V to 24.08 V range. The actual value, as readable from the unit, already includes this  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 118 of 204...
  • Page 119: Function Generator Minimum Slope

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  • Page 120: Modbus Protocol

    0xE147 for 0% to 110% or on some series 0x0000-0xD2F1 for 0 to 103%.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 120 of 204...
  • Page 121: Translating Set Values To Actual Values

    The USB driver for the rear panel USB device port type B is available for download from the APS website or included with the unit on a USB memory stick. It installs as a signed driver for virtual COM ports on 32 bit or 64 bit Windows operating systems Windows 7 or newer.
  • Page 122: First Steps

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  • Page 123 PDOs is described in the EtherCat section of this manual.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 123 of 204...
  • Page 124: Modbus Rtu Details

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  • Page 125: Control Message (Write)

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  • Page 126: The Modbus Checksum

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  • Page 127: Communication Errors

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  • Page 128: Examples Of Modbus Rtu Messages

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  • Page 129 USB port, that the DC Input is switched on and that CC (constant current) mode is active.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 129 of 204...
  • Page 130 00 05 01 92 00 00 6C 0A.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 130 of 204...
  • Page 131: Modbus Tcp Details

    The response contains a floating point value in “Data”, which translates to 80(V).  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 131 of 204...
  • Page 132: Information On Specific Registers

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  • Page 133: Register 505 (Device Status)

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  • Page 134: Registers 850 - 6695 (Function Generator)

    U (register 851) or I (register 852) again.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 134 of 204...
  • Page 135 Rise time in μs: 6,000,000 (6 seconds)  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 135 of 204...
  • Page 136 3. Submit table data (register 858).  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 136 of 204...
  • Page 137: Registers 9000 - 9009 (Adjustment Limits)

    (nr. 2) converted to ModBus RTU format (percent set values translated for a unit with 80 V and 170 A rating):  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 137 of 204...
  • Page 138  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 138 of 204...
  • Page 139 Read data from data set (index) 1 Read further n-1 data sets:  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 139 of 204...
  • Page 140: Scpi Command Language

    Switching to remote control may be inhibited by several circumstances and is usually indicated by an error message:  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 140 of 204...
  • Page 141: Scpi Command Syntax

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  • Page 142: Table 7-3: Supported Scpi Command And Parameter Formats

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  • Page 143: Scpi Errors

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  • Page 144: Status Register

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  • Page 145: Figure 7-1: Scpi Register Model

    STATus:QUEStionable:EVENt? Query form 3: STATus:QUEStionable? Examples:  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 145 of 204...
  • Page 146 (see register model) and send the total to the Enable register.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 146 of 204...
  • Page 147: Set Value Commands

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  • Page 148 MINimum or MAXimum. Query form: [SOURce:]RESistance?  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 148 of 204...
  • Page 149: Measurement Commands

    Absolute short form. Queries the consumed (e-load) resp. supplied power (PSU).  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 149 of 204...
  • Page 150: Status Commands

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  • Page 151  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 151 of 204...
  • Page 152: Supervisory Commands

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  • Page 153: Master/Slave Operation Commands

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  • Page 154: Commands For General Queries

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  • Page 155 Note: this only applies for serial interfaces (USB, RS232)  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 155 of 204...
  • Page 156: Interface Module Commands (Excl. Ethernet)

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  • Page 157: Ethernet Interface Commands

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  • Page 158 Also see Connection timeout. Default: OFF  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 158 of 204...
  • Page 159: Function Generator Commands

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  • Page 160 Alternatively, you may read the error queue  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 160 of 204...
  • Page 161  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 161 of 204...
  • Page 162: Commands For Remote Control Of The Mpp Tracking Function

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  • Page 163 STOP means, the user curve has been processed the defined number of cycles  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 163 of 204...
  • Page 164: Alarm Management Commands

    Thus the returned value could be 1032 or 3080. Both contain bit's 3 value of 8.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 164 of 204...
  • Page 165: Application Examples

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  • Page 166 8 or if required even from step 1.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 166 of 204...
  • Page 167 105% or higher of the peak that would result from the sine wave current.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 167 of 204...
  • Page 168 Write a current value to the table entry, here: 120 A (example) 8194 FUNC:GEN:XY:SUBMIT Submit all data  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 168 of 204...
  • Page 169 AC part (indexes 0 - 4) should be set to zero, in order to avoid  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 169 of 204...
  • Page 170 Description FUNC:GEN:WAVE:STAT˽RUN Run the function generator  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 170 of 204...
  • Page 171: Profibus & Profinet

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  • Page 172: Slot Configuration For Profinet

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  • Page 173: Cyclic Communication Via Profibus/Profinet

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  • Page 174 2. Process the data returned from the unit, if the last command was a query  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 174 of 204...
  • Page 175: Examples For Acyclic Access

    2. Find the slot and index values for this command in the dedicated columns, here slot 2 and index 24.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 175 of 204...
  • Page 176 20 bytes.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 176 of 204...
  • Page 177: Data Interpretation

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  • Page 178: Canopen

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  • Page 179: Specific Examples

    21F6), if the function is applied to voltage. Set global power limit (index 21F7) for both modes.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 179 of 204...
  • Page 180: Error Codes

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  • Page 181: Message Formats

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  • Page 182 1 before bit 0.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 182 of 204...
  • Page 183 Bytes 0+1 Byte 2 65535 Error code  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 183 of 204...
  • Page 184 Bytes 0-3 Device status (32 Bit)  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 184 of 204...
  • Page 185 Register 9004 Register 9006 P-max R-max  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 185 of 204...
  • Page 186: Message Examples

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  • Page 187 The ModBus error code 0x3 indicates "wrong data". In this case, the set value was too high.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 187 of 204...
  • Page 188: Ethercat

    EtherCAT slave in tab "CoE" in TwinCAT. Offline objects in form of an EDS file are not available.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 188 of 204...
  • Page 189: Pdos

    Please refer to section 7.14.2, “User objects (indexes)” on page 178“.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 189 of 204...
  • Page 190: Master/Slave (M/S) Operation

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  • Page 191: Restrictions

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  • Page 192 GENERAL SETTINGS and press until reaching PAGE 8.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 192 of 204...
  • Page 193: Operating A Master/Slave System

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  • Page 194: Alarms And Other Problem Situations

    The same can occur with the OPP alarm.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 194 of 204...
  • Page 195: Two Quadrant Operation (2Qo)

    Electronic tests where a high dynamic discharge is required.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 195 of 204...
  • Page 196: Connecting Units To A 2Qo Test Systems

    DC input(s) and DC Input(s) of all units switched off.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 196 of 204...
  • Page 197 27 V, the power supply will deliver only the current needed to maintain the battery voltage.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 197 of 204...
  • Page 198: Calibration

    6RL load. This also helps the shunt to warm up to operating temperature.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 198 of 204...
  • Page 199: Calibration Procedure

    DC Input and show the measured input current as I-mon.  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 199 of 204...
  • Page 200: Calibrating Remote Sense

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  • Page 201: Ce Mark Declaration Of Conformity

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  • Page 202: Index

    Features ................17 Warranty ................10  Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 6RL Series Regenerative DC Load Operation Manual Page 202 of 204...
  • Page 204 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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