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MONOBLOCK® SERIES
High Voltage X-Ray Generator
SPELLMAN
HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRONICS
CORPORATION
475 Wireless Blvd.
Hauppauge, New York, 11788
+1(631) 630-3000*FAX: +1(631) 435-1620*
E-mail:
sales@spellmanhv.com
Website: www.spellmanhv.com
MONOBLOCK® XRBHR/XRBD MANUAL
XRBHR/XRBD
MODEL :
SERIAL# :
DATE :
R
118184-001 Rev B

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual MONOBLOCK® SERIES XRBHR/XRBD High Voltage X-Ray Generator MODEL : SERIAL# : DATE : SPELLMAN HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 475 Wireless Blvd. Hauppauge, New York, 11788 +1(631) 630-3000*FAX: +1(631) 435-1620* E-mail: sales@spellmanhv.com Website: www.spellmanhv.com MONOBLOCK® XRBHR/XRBD MANUAL 118184-001 Rev B...
  • Page 2 CAUTION notes in the text indicate procedures to be followed to avoid possible damage to equipment. Copyright  2000, Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved. This information contained in this publication is derived in part from proprietary and patent data. This information has...
  • Page 3 WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE SICHERHEIT DIESES HOCHSPANNUNGSNETZTEIL ERZEUGT LEBENSGEFÄHRLICHE HOCHSPANNUNG. SEIN SIE SEHR VORSICHTIG BEI DER ARBEIT MIT DIESEM GERÄT. Das Hochspannungsnetzteil muß immer geerdet sein. Berühren Sie die Stecker des Netzteiles nur, wenn das Gerät ausgeschaltet ist und die elektrischen Kapazitäten des Netzteiles und der angeschlossenen Last entladen sind. Die internen Kapazitäten des Hochspannungsnetzteiles benötigen ca.
  • Page 4 PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANTES POUR VOTRE SECURITE CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ ETTE ALIMENTATION GÉNÈRE DES TENSIONS QUI SONT DANGEUREUSES ET PEUVENT ÊTRE FATALES OYEZ EXTRÊMENT VIGILANTS LORSQUE VOUS UTILISEZ CET ÉQUIPEMENT Les alimentations haute tension doivent toujours être mises à la masse. Ne touchez pas les connectiques sans que l’équipement soit éteint et que la capacité à la fois de la charge et de l’alimentation soient déchargées.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANTI PRECAUZIONI DI SICUREZZA SICUREZZA QUESTO ALIMENTATORE GENERA TENSIONI CHE SONO PERICOLOSE E POTREBBERO ESSERE MORTALI. PONI ESTREMA CAUTELA QUANDO OPERI CON QUESO APPARECCHIO. Gli alimentatori ad alta tensione devono sempre essere collegati ad un impianto di terra. Non toccare le connessioni a meno che l’apparecchio sia stato spento e la capacità interna del carico e dell’alimentatore stesso siano scariche.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents PAGE 1. INTRODUCTION Description of XRBHR/XRBD MONOBLOCK Series ......... 2 Operating Features................... 3 Status and Fault Diagnostic Display ..............4 Interpreting the Model Number................ 5 2. INSPECTION Initial Inspection ....................6 Installation ....................... 6 3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operation......................

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Chapter 1 NTRODUCTION 1.1 Description of the XRBHR/XRBD MONOBLOCK Series he XRBHR (high reliability) and XRBD Monoblock® X-ray source are designed for OEM applications. The XRBHR/XRBD Monoblock® series is equipped with an internal Bipolar X-Ray tube designed for use at voltages up to 80k, 100kVor 160kV at power levels up to 100W, 210W, 350W or 500W.

  • Page 8: Operating Features

    • 1.2 Operating Features EXTERNAL INTERLOCK: The X-ray cannot be enabled unless the 24VDC has been applied to pins 1 XRBHR/XRBD MONOBLOCK Series and 2 of the analog interface connector as outlined in incorporates several standard features designed to optimize the XRBHR data sheet SHV#128132-001 or XRBD user satisfaction and safety.

  • Page 9: Status And Fault Diagnostic Display

    • 1.3 System Status and Fault UNDER CURRENT: Indicates the X-ray tube emission current is less the setpoint. This fault occurs Diagnostic Display when the emission current is 18% less than the programmed emission current. This fault does not If a fault occurs, the power supply will react as described shutdown the high voltage power supply, it is and the fault will be reported via RS-232 or Ethernet.

  • Page 10: Interpreting The Model Number

    1.4 Interpreting the Model Number The model number of the power supply describes its capabilities. After the series name is: 1. Maximum voltage (in kV). 2. Polarity of the unit: (PN) Bipolar 3. The maximum output (in Watts). 4. Options 5.

  • Page 11: Initial Inspection

    Monoblock and control assembly should be returned are recommended. For safe operation, please follow the together. step-by-step procedures described in Chapter 3, The Spellman XRBHR/XRBD MONOBLOCK Series Operating Systems. of X-ray source and components are covered by warranty. 2.1 Initial Inspection 2.2 Installation...

  • Page 12: Operating Instructions

    Failure to follow these procedures may void the warranty. Check the input voltage rating on the nameplate of the supply and make certain that this is the rating of the available power source. The Spellman XRBHR/XRBD MONOBLOCK operates on 90-264VAC, single phase 50 or 60Hz.

  • Page 13: Signal And Power Connections

    BEFORE CONNECTING THE MONOBLOCK® TO XRBHR data sheet SHV#128132-001 or XRBD data sheet THE AC LINE, FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE. SHV#128146-001. Make sure AC line voltage is OFF when connecting to the unit. 1) PROPER GROUNDING TECHNIQUES: 4) Connect 24VDC to pins 1 and 2 of the heat dissipation Monoblock®...

  • Page 14: Diagnostics

    Season the X- power supply. ray tube following the 14-30 days seasoning protocol. If problem continues contact Spellman service department. Overpower fault The unit has exceeded the maximum rated power. Interlock fault resulting in...

  • Page 15: Factory Service

    During the Warranty period, Spellman will repair all units free of charge. The Warranty is void if the unit is worked Many of the options can be retrofitted into Spellman’s on by other than Spellman personnel. See the Warranty in power supplies by our factory. For prices and the rear of this manual for more information.
  • Page 16 Appendix A X-ray Tube Seasoning Tables XRBHR/XRBD SERIES MONOBLOCK® MANUAL 118185-001 REV B...
  • Page 17 X-RAY TUBE RE-SEASONING PROCESS XRB80PN210HR Parameters Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step11 Step12 Voltage (kV) Current (mA) 0.35 0.65 0.90 For units with idle time greater than 20 min 20 min 20 min...
  • Page 18 X-RAY TUBE RE-SEASONING PROCESS XRB80PN350HR Parameters Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step11 Step12 Voltage (kV) Current (mA) 0.35 0.75 2.25 For units with idle time greater than 20 min 20 min 20 min...
  • Page 19 X-RAY TUBE RE-SEASONING PROCESS XRB80PN500HR Parameters Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step11 Step12 Voltage (kV) Current (mA) 0.35 0.75 2.25 6.25 For units with idle time greater than 20 min 20 min...
  • Page 20 X-RAY TUBE RE-SEASONING PROCESS XRB100PN100HR Parameters Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step11 Step12 Voltage (kV) Current (mA) 1.25 For units with idle time greater than 20 min 20 min 20 min...
  • Page 21 X-RAY TUBE RE-SEASONING PROCESS XRB100PN210HR Parameters Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step11 Step12 Voltage (kV) Current (mA) 0.35 0.65 0.90 For units with idle time greater than 20 min 20 min 20 min...
  • Page 22 X-RAY TUBE RE-SEASONING PROCESS XRB100PN350HR Parameters Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step11 Step12 Voltage (kV) Current (mA) 0.35 0.75 2.25 3.33 4.37 4.66 5.38 6.36 For units with idle time greater than 20 min...
  • Page 23 X-RAY TUBE RE-SEASONING PROCESS XRB100PN500HR Parameters Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step11 Step12 Voltage (kV) Current (mA) 0.35 0.65 0.90 For units with idle time greater than 20 min 20 min 20 min...
  • Page 24 X-RAY TUBE RE-SEASONING PROCESS XRBD160PN100 Parameters Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Voltage (kV) Current (mA) 0.25 0.27 0.35 0.475 0.55 0.65 0.625 For units with idle time greater than...
  • Page 25 X-RAY TUBE RE-SEASONING PROCESS XRBD160PN210 Parameters Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Voltage (kV) Current (mA) 0.45 0.55 0.65 0.75 0.85 1.25 1.25 For units with idle time greater than...
  • Page 26 X-RAY TUBE RE-SEASONING PROCESS XRBD160PN350 Parameters Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Voltage (kV) Current (mA) For units with idle time greater than 20 min 20 min 20 min 20 min 20 min 20 min 20 min 20 min 20 min 20 min 20 min...
  • Page 27 X-RAY TUBE RE-SEASONING PROCESS XRBD160PN500 Parameters Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Voltage (kV) Current (mA) For units with idle time greater than 20 min 20 min 20 min 20 min 20 min 20 min 20 min 20 min 20 min 20 min 20 min...
  • Page 28 To obtain information on Spellman’s product warranty please visit our website at: http://www.spellmanhv.com/en/About/Warranty.aspx...
  • Page 29 XRB SMART CONTROL COMMUNICATIONS INTERFACE Copyright © 2019, Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved. This information contained in this publication is derived in part from proprietary and patent data. This information has been prepared for the express purpose of assisting operating and maintenance personnel in the efficient use of the model described herein, and publication of this information does not convey any right to reproduce it or to use it for any purpose other than in connection with installation, operation, and maintenance of the equipment described.
  • Page 30 Table of Contents SCOPE ..........................3 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ..................3 GETTING STARTED - INTERFACE WIRING AND PIN-OUTS ........3 3.1 RS232 INTERFACE ......................3 3.2 RS-232 CABLING ......................4 3.3 ETHERNET INTERFACE ....................4 COMMANDS ........................5 4.1 INTERFACE PROTOCOL ....................5 4.2 COMMAND ARGUMENTS ....................5 4.3 CHECKSUMS ........................6 4.4 COMMAND OVERVIEW ....................7 4.5 XRB COMMANDS ......................8 4.5.1 Program kV ........................8...

  • Page 31: Scope

    WARNING THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES DANGEROUS VOLTAGES THAT MAY BE FATAL. PROPER GROUNDING OF ALL HIGH VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT IS ESSENTIAL.SEE 80kv MONOBlOCK OWNERS MANUAL FOR PROPER GROUNDING TECHNIQUE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BEFORE APPLING AC INPUT POWER TO THE XRB UNIT. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE HOST COMPUTER THE COMPUTER SHOULD BE GROUNDED TO THE SAME GROUND AS THE UUT.

  • Page 32: Ethernet Interface

    Figure 1 – J3, RS-232 DB-9M pin out (front view) DESCRIPTION Tx Out Rx In Ground 3.2 RS-232 CABLING A standard shielded RS-232 cable should be used to connect the XRB serial port to the serial port on a standard personal computer. Please refer to the following chart.

  • Page 33: Commands

    COMMANDS 4.1 INTERFACE PROTOCOL There are two categories of commands from the host computer to the Monoblock. 1. Commands that have an argument. 2. Commands that do not have an argument. The syntax of commands that have an argument is: <STX>CMD<SP>ARG;<CSUM><CR><LF>...

  • Page 34: Checksums

    4.3 CHECKSUMS The checksum is used for RS-232 communication only and is computed as follows: • Add the <CMD>, <;>, and <ARG> bytes excluding the <STX> byte into a 16 bit (or larger) word. The bytes are added as unsigned integers. •...

  • Page 35: Command Overview

    4.4 COMMAND OVERVIEW XRB commands Command Name <CMD> <ARG> Program kV VREF 1-4 ASCII Program mA IREF 1-4 ASCII Request kV Setpoint VSET None Request mA Setpoint ISET None Request kV Monitor VMON None Request mA Monitor IMON None Request Temperature Monitor TMON None Request Filament Monitor...

  • Page 36: Xrb Commands

    4.5 XRB COMMANDS 4.5.1 Program kV Description: The host requests that the firmware change the setpoint of kV. Syntax: <STX>VREF<SP><ARG><;><CSUM><CR><LF> Where: <ARG> = the voltage setpoint in tenths of a kV (.1 kV), in ASCII format Example: <STX>VREF<SP>643;<CSUM><CR><LF> programs the kV to be 64.3 kV.

  • Page 37: Program Ma

    4.5.2 Program mA Description: The host requests that the firmware change the mA setpoint. Syntax: <STX>IREF<SP><ARG>;<CSUM><CR><LF> Where: <ARG> = the current setpoint in thousandths of a mA (.001 mA), in ASCII format. Example: <STX>IREF<SP>500;<CSUM><CR><LF> programs the current to be .500 mA. Response: None 101501-695 REV B...

  • Page 38: Request Kv Setpoint

    4.5.3 Request kV Setpoint Description: The host requests that the firmware report kV setpoint. Syntax: <STX>VSET;<CSUM><CR><LF> Response: <STX><ARG>;<CSUM><CR><LF> Where: <ARG> = the voltage in tenths of a kV (.1 kV), in ASCII format. Example: <STX>1000;<CSUM><CR><LF> is a voltage setpoint reading of 100.0 kV 101501-695 REV B 475 Wireless Boulevard •...

  • Page 39: Request Ma Setpoint

    4.5.4 Request mA Setpoint Description: The host requests that the firmware report mA setpoint. Syntax: <STX>ISET;<CSUM><CR><LF> Response: <STX><ARG>;<CSUM><CR><LF> Where: <ARG> = the current setpoint in thousandths of a mA (.001 mA), in ASCII format. Example: <STX>600;<CSUM><CR><LF> is a current setpoint reading of .600 101501-695 REV B 475 Wireless Boulevard •...

  • Page 40: Request Kv Monitor

    4.5.5 Request kV Monitor Description: The host requests that the firmware report kV monitor. Syntax: <STX>VMON;<CSUM><CR><LF> Response: <STX><ARG>;<CSUM><CR><LF> Where: <ARG> = the voltage in tenths of a kV (.1 kV), in ASCII format. Example: <STX>1000;<CSUM><CR><LF> is a voltage readback of 100.0 kV. 101501-695 REV B 475 Wireless Boulevard •...

  • Page 41: Request Ma Monitor

    4.5.6 Request mA Monitor Description: The host requests that the firmware report mA monitor. Syntax: <STX>IMON;<CSUM><CR><LF> Response: <STX><ARG>;<CSUM><CR><LF> Where: <ARG> = the current readback in thousandths of a mA (.001 mA), in ASCII format. Example: <STX>700;<CSUM><CR><LF> is a current setpoint reading of .700 101501-695 REV B 475 Wireless Boulevard •...

  • Page 42: Request Temperature Monitor

    4.5.7 Request Temperature Monitor Description: The host requests that the firmware report the tank temperature. Syntax: <STX>TMON;<CSUM><CR><LF> Response: <STX><ARG>;<CSUM><CR><LF> Where: <ARG> = Tenths of a degree Celsius. Example: <STX>556;<CSUM><CR><LF> is 55.6 C. 101501-695 REV B 475 Wireless Boulevard • Hauppauge, New York 11788, USA • www.spellmanhv.com • T:+1 631.630.3000 • F:+1 631.435.1620...

  • Page 43: Request Filament Monitor

    4.5.8 Request Filament Monitor Description: The host requests that the firmware report Filament monitor. Syntax: <STX>FMON;<CSUM><CR><LF> Response: <STX><ARG>;<CSUM><CR><LF> Where: <ARG> = 0-32767 Example: <STX>4095;<CSUM><CR><LF> 101501-695 REV B 475 Wireless Boulevard • Hauppauge, New York 11788, USA • www.spellmanhv.com • T:+1 631.630.3000 • F:+1 631.435.1620...

  • Page 44: Enable Communication Watchdog

    4.5.9 Enable Communication Watchdog Description: The host requests that the firmware to enable communication watchdog. Syntax: <STX>WDTE<SP><ARG>;<CSUM><CR><LF> Where: <ARG of 1> = Enable Watchdog, <ARG of 0> = Disable Watchdog Example: <STX>WDTE<SP>1;<CSUM><CR><LF> enables the watchdog timer. Response: None 101501-695 REV B 475 Wireless Boulevard •...

  • Page 45: Tickle Communication Watchdog

    4.5.10 Tickle Communication Watchdog Description: The host requests that the firmware reset communication watchdog timer. Direction: Host to supply Syntax: <STX>WDTT;<CSUM><CR><LF> Response: None 101501-695 REV B 475 Wireless Boulevard • Hauppauge, New York 11788, USA • www.spellmanhv.com • T:+1 631.630.3000 • F:+1 631.435.1620...

  • Page 46: Request Faults

    4.5.11 Request Faults Description: The host requests that the firmware report the fault status. One code is returned. The fault that is returned is based on priority if more than one fault is set. The order is shutdown faults, then arc fault, under current, and preventative maintenance.

  • Page 47: Reset Faults

    4.5.12 Reset Faults Description: The host requests that the firmware resets all Fault messages and indicators. Syntax: <STX>CLR;<CSUM><CR><LF> Response: None 101501-695 REV B 475 Wireless Boulevard • Hauppauge, New York 11788, USA • www.spellmanhv.com • T:+1 631.630.3000 • F:+1 631.435.1620...

  • Page 48: Turn X-Ray On/Off

    4.5.13 Turn X-RAY On/Off Syntax: <STX>ENBL<SP><ARG>;<CSUM><CR><LF> Where: <ARG of ‘1’> = XRAY On, <ARG of ‘0’> = XRAY Off (in ASCII format, where ‘1’ is equal to 49 in decimal). Example: <STX>ENBL<SP>1;<CSUM><CR><LF> will turn on X-rays. Response: None 101501-695 REV B 475 Wireless Boulevard •...

  • Page 49: Request X-Ray Status

    4.5.14 Request X-RAY Status Syntax: <STX>STAT;<CSUM><CR><LF> Response: <STX><ARG>;<CSUM><CR><LF> Where <ARG of ‘1’> = XRAY On, <ARG of ‘0’> = XRAY Off (in ASCII format, where ‘1’ is equal to 49 in decimal). Example: <STX>1;<CSUM><CR><LF> 101501-695 REV B 475 Wireless Boulevard • Hauppauge, New York 11788, USA • www.spellmanhv.com • T:+1 631.630.3000 • F:+1 631.435.1620...

  • Page 50: Request Firmware Version

    4.5.15 Request Firmware Version Syntax: <STX>FREV;<CSUM><CR><LF> Response: <STX><ARG>;<CSUM><CR><LF> Where: <ARG> consists of ASCII characters representing the current firmware part number/version. Example: <STX>22435;<CSUM><CR><LF> 101501-695 REV B 475 Wireless Boulevard • Hauppauge, New York 11788, USA • www.spellmanhv.com • T:+1 631.630.3000 • F:+1 631.435.1620...

  • Page 51: Request Model Number

    4.5.16 Request Model Number Syntax: <STX>GETX;<CSUM><CR><LF> Response: <STX><ARG>;<CSUM><CR><LF> Where: <ARG> consists of ASCII characters representing the model number. Example: <STX>X4321;<CSUM><CR><LF> 101501-695 REV B 475 Wireless Boulevard • Hauppauge, New York 11788, USA • www.spellmanhv.com • T:+1 631.630.3000 • F:+1 631.435.1620...

  • Page 52: Request Serial Number

    4.5.17 Request Serial Number Syntax: <STX>SNUG;<CSUM><CR><LF> Response: <STX><ARG>;<CSUM><CR><LF> Where: <ARG> consists of 16 ASCII characters representing the unit serial number. Example: <STX>123456789ABCDEFG;<CSUM><CR><LF> 101501-695 REV B 475 Wireless Boulevard • Hauppauge, New York 11788, USA • www.spellmanhv.com • T:+1 631.630.3000 • F:+1 631.435.1620...

  • Page 53: Request Date And Time

    4.5.18 Request Date and Time Syntax: <STX>138;<CSUM><ETX> Response: <STX>138,M(M),D(D),YY,h(h),m(m),s(s),<CSUM><ETX> Example: <STX>138,5,23,18,14,43,27,<CSUM><ETX> for 5/23/18 14:43:27 (May 23rd, 2018) 101501-695 REV B 475 Wireless Boulevard • Hauppauge, New York 11788, USA • www.spellmanhv.com • T:+1 631.630.3000 • F:+1 631.435.1620...

  • Page 54: Request High Voltage On-Time

    4.5.19 Request High Voltage On-Time Description: Returns the number of hours that the high voltage has been on since tube was last factory installed or replaced. Syntax: <STX>HVON;<CSUM><CR><LF> Response: <STX><ARG1>,<ARG2>;<CSUM><CR><LF> Where: ARG1 equals the hours and ARG2 equals the remaining hundredths of hours that the high voltage has been on.

  • Page 55: Request Total High Voltage Off Time

    4.5.20 Request Total High Voltage Off Time Description: Returns the total amount of time that high voltage has been off since the tube was last seasoned. This off time includes time when the power supply was turned off and the time where the supply is on but x- rays (and thus high voltage) were off (that is, the supply is in idle).

  • Page 56: Request Idle Time

    4.5.21 Request Idle Time Description: Returns the amount of time the power supply has been in an idle state since the tube was last seasoned. Syntax: <STX>IDLT;<CSUM><CR><LF> Response: <STX><ARG1>,<ARG2>;<CSUM><CR><LF> Where: ARG1 equals the hours and ARG2 equals the remaining hundredths of hours that the supply has been in an idle state (that is, the power supply is on but high voltage is off).

  • Page 57: Request Unit Off Time

    4.5.22 Request Unit Off Time Description: Returns the amount of time the power supply itself has been off since the last seasoning has been performed. Syntax: <STX>OFTM;<CSUM><CR><LF> Response: <STX><ARG1>,<ARG2>;<CSUM><CR><LF> Where: ARG1 equals the hours and ARG2 equals the remaining hundredths of hours that the supply has been off.

  • Page 58: Program Seasoning Timestamp

    4.5.23 Program Seasoning Timestamp Description: Uses the Real-Time Clock’s time to save the seasoning timestamp. Syntax: <STX>PSTS;<CSUM><CR><LF> Response: None 101501-695 REV B 475 Wireless Boulevard • Hauppauge, New York 11788, USA • www.spellmanhv.com • T:+1 631.630.3000 • F:+1 631.435.1620...

  • Page 59: Save Custom Seasoning Data

    4.5.24 Save Custom Seasoning Data Description: Saves a custom seasoning profile of up to 25 steps. Syntax: <STX>SCSD <Column Index>,<Step 0>,…,<Step 25>;<CSUM><CR><LF> Where: Column Index is one of: ‘0’ for the kV column ‘1’ for the mA column ‘2’ for the Time column Response: Acknowledgement 101501-695 REV B...

  • Page 60: Start Seasoning

    4.5.25 Start Seasoning Syntax: <STX>STS<SP><ARG>;<CSUM><CR><LF> Where: ARG is one of the following profile types: ‘0’ for the >= 1 and < 7 days profile ‘1’ for the >= 7 and < 14 days profile ‘2’ for the < 30 days profile ‘3’...

  • Page 61: Stop Seasoning

    4.5.26 Stop Seasoning Syntax: <STX>STPS;<CSUM><CR><LF> Response: None 101501-695 REV B 475 Wireless Boulevard • Hauppauge, New York 11788, USA • www.spellmanhv.com • T:+1 631.630.3000 • F:+1 631.435.1620...

  • Page 62: Request Seasoning State

    4.5.27 Request Seasoning State Description: Returns the seasoning state (start state, running, or stopped). Syntax: <STX>RSS;<CSUM><CR><LF> Response: <STX><ARG>;<CSUM><CR><LF> Where: Returns one argument in ASCII. The following character values may be returned: ‘0’ for start state (the supply is commanded to begin seasoning). ‘1’...

  • Page 63: Request Recommended Profile Type

    4.5.28 Request Recommended Profile Type Description: Returns the seasoning profile that is recommended for the time that has elapsed since the tube was last seasoned and for how long the high voltage was off. Syntax: <STX>RRPT;<CSUM><CR><LF> Response: <STX><ARG>;<CSUM><CR><LF> Where: Returns one argument in ASCII. The following character values may be returned: ‘0’...

  • Page 64: Request Seasoning Table Column

    4.5.29 Request Seasoning Table Column Description: Returns a specified column of data for a specified seasoning profile. The column is the value (either kV, mA, or Time, depending on the column that is specified) for every seasoning step. Syntax: <STX>RSTC<SP> <Profile Type>,<Column Index>;<CSUM><CR><LF>...

  • Page 65: Command Handling

    COMMAND HANDLING 5.1 Command Time Out The host computer should set a serial time out at approximately 100mS. This allows the DSP to process the incoming message and transmit a response. The DSP will initiate a reply to incoming messages in approximately 1-2mS, with a worst case of 5mS. 5.2 Buffer Flushing The DSP will flush the incoming serial data buffer every time an STX is received.
  • Page 66 APPENDIX A FAULT CAUSE AND EFFECT High Temperature The fault occurs when the oil temperature inside the Monoblock reaches This fault will produce the following results: Light the Over Temp (OT) LED Respond to a Request Fault command with Fault #001 Shutdown the unit Change the status of pin 7 of the analog interface to ‘Active low’...
  • Page 67 Low mA A Low mA fault occurs when the output current is below the current reference set value by 18%. This fault will produce the following results: Light the Under Current (UC) LED Respond to a Report Fault Command with Fault #004 This is not a latched fault and will not shutdown the unit This fault will remain active for as long as the output current is below the reference set value by >18%...
  • Page 68 4 years or the High voltage on time is greater than 15,000 hours. When this fault occurs, it is recommended that the Monoblock is returned to Spellman High Voltage for preventative maintenance. Respond to a Report Fault Command with Fault #043 This is not a latched fault and will not shutdown the unit.
  • Page 69 APPENDIX B CHANGING IP ADDRESS To change the Ethernet IP address you must log into the Monoblock using your web browser and then change the address as shown below. 101501-695 REV B 475 Wireless Boulevard • Hauppauge, New York 11788, USA • www.spellmanhv.com • T:+1 631.630.3000 • F:+1 631.435.1620...
  • Page 70 101501-695 REV B 475 Wireless Boulevard • Hauppauge, New York 11788, USA • www.spellmanhv.com • T:+1 631.630.3000 • F:+1 631.435.1620...
  • Page 71 End of Document 101501-695 REV B 475 Wireless Boulevard • Hauppauge, New York 11788, USA • www.spellmanhv.com • T:+1 631.630.3000 • F:+1 631.435.1620...

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