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ITech IT6400 Series User Manual

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IT6400 Series User Manual
Model: IT6411/IT6431/IT6432/IT6433/IT6411S
Version: V2.4

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  • Page 1 High-speed and High-precision Linear Power Supply IT6400 Series User Manual Model: IT6411/IT6431/IT6432/IT6433/IT6411S Version: V2.4...
  • Page 2 (including electronic storage and “Caution” signs indicate danger. It is extent of laws, ITECH is not committed retrieval or translation into a foreign required to pay attention to the contents to any explicit or implied guarantee for...

  • Page 3: Limitation Of Warranty

    ITECH, and ITECH will be responsible for return freight.  If the product is sent to ITECH for warranty service from other countries, the customer will be responsible for all the freight, duties and other taxes. Limitation of Warranty This Warranty will be rendered invalid in case of the following: ...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

     Do not block the air vent of the equipment. Environmental conditions The IT6400 series power supply can only be used indoors or in low condensation areas. The following table shows general environmental Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.

  • Page 5: Regulation Tag

    According to the equipment classification in Annex I of the WEEE directive, this instrument belongs to the “Monitoring” product. If you want to return the unnecessary instrument, please contact the nearest sales office of ITECH. Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.

  • Page 6: Compliance Information

    Connection of the instrument to a test object may produce radiations beyond the specified limit. Use high-performance shielded interface cable to ensure conformity with the EMC standards listed above. Safety Standard IEC 61010-1:2010/ EN 61010-1:2010 Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    5.4 Setting of Trigger Configuration ......................... 40 Chapter6 Battery Simulation Function ......................42 6.1 Basic Concepts ..............................42 6.2 Battery Charging Function ..........................45 6.3 Battery Discharging Function ..........................45 6.4 Battery Characteristic Simulation ........................46 Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.
  • Page 8 7.2 List Operation ..............................55 Chapter8 Routine Maintenance ........................60 8.1 Error Information References ..........................60 8.2 Daily maintenance.............................. 60 8.3 Contact of ITECH Engineers ..........................61 8.4 Returning Your Power for Service ........................62 Chapter9 Technical Specification ......................... 63 Chapter10 Remote Operation Mode ......................

  • Page 9: Chapter1 Inspection And Installation

    When returning the instrument for warranty service or repair, the specified packing requirements shall be met. Refer to IT6400 User’s Manual for detailed requirements on returns. IT6400 series power supply is supplied with the following optional accessories (sold separately): Item...

  • Page 10: Instrument Size Introduction

    Inspection and Installation 1.2 Instrument Size Introduction The instrument should be installed at well-ventilated and rational-sized space. Please select appropriate space for installation based on the power supply size. IT6411/IT6431/IT6432/IT6433/IT6411S model Detailed Dimension Drawing Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.

  • Page 11: Rack Mounting

    Inspection and Installation 1.3 Rack Mounting IT6400 series power supply can be mounted on a standard 19” rack. ITECH provides user with IT-E151/IT-E151A rack, an optional mount kit. The detailed operation please refer to the User Manual of your mount kit.

  • Page 12: Dut Connection

    1.5 DUT Connection This section introduces how to connect the Device under Test (DUT) to the IT6400 series power supply output terminal. Pre-connection Notes  Please switch off the power output when connecting the output circuit in order to avoid electric shock.
  • Page 13 Connect one pair of drive wires from the positive and negative terminals on the front panel or the + and - terminals on the rear panel to the DUT. Wiring Schematic Diagram of Remote Measurement is as follows: Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.
  • Page 14 15cm and must be twisted-pair, coax, or pc traces. Connection of DVM IT6400 series power supply is built in with a digital voltmeter (DVM), which can be used for measuring external voltage. DVM measurement wiring is as follows:...
  • Page 15 Inspection and Installation Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.

  • Page 16: Chapter2 Quick Start

    Quick Start Chapter2 Quick Start 2.1 Brief Introduction IT6411/IT6431/IT6432/IT6433/IT6411S programmable DC power supply is a kind of IT6400 Series high-speed and high-precision linear DC power supply with a single channel. The battery simulating function is especially applicable development high speed...

  • Page 17: Introduction Of Front Panel

    7 Output terminals 8 Function key 9 Menu key 10 Power switch 2.3 Introduction of Keyboard The functions of keys on the front panel of the IT6400 series power supply are shown in the following table. Key tag Name and function Home Home key, used for canceling the present interface and switching to the Source interface.

  • Page 18: Introduction Of Interface Display Information

    2.4 Introduction of Interface Display Information Home interface After IT6400 series power supply is turned on, the power supply function interface is displayed as follows. Menu configuration interface Press the [Menu] soft key to enter the Menu configuration interface which comprises 7 functional icons.

  • Page 19: Introduction Of Interface Symbols

    System System menu, comprising Sys Log, Sys Conf, Sys Info, Sys Comm, Sys Cal, etc. 2.5 Introduction of Interface Symbols IT6400 series Power Supply interface will show the following symbols and icons. Status Bar icon Status description This icon appears when USB is inserted.

  • Page 20: Introduction Of Rear Panel

    1 Vent hole 2 Remote sense terminal, the output terminal and DVM terminal 3 AC power input socket 4 SYSTEM I/O terminal 5 USB communication interface 6 LAN communication interface 7 GPIB communication interface Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.

  • Page 21: Power-On Self-Test

    To prevent burn-out, pay attention to maximum current/voltage limits before wiring. The normal self-test procedures are shown as follows: Correctly connect the power cord and press the Power key to power on. After start-up, the display screen will be shown as follows. Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.
  • Page 22 In the System Menu setting interface, press the [Sys Conf] key to enter the System Configuration Information. Press the Up/Down key to select “System SelfTest” and press the [Run] soft key at right to start self-test. After self-test, enter the Home interface. NOTE Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.
  • Page 23 Quick Start In case of any errors during Self-test, stop self-test and contact ITECH Sales Agent or Technical Service Engineer. Replacing the Fuse During normal use of the instrument, you need to replace thefuse if it’s burnout according to the following procedures:...

  • Page 24: Chapter3 Basic Operation

    System menu configuration Calibration unit (only System Cal used in factory) Voltage Calibration Voltage Cal System Current Calibration Current Cal Calibration Resistance Calibration RES Cal DVM Calibration DVM Cal Communication configuration System System Comm Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.

  • Page 25: Config Menu Function (Config)

    Configure the output speed: Fast or Output Speed: Normal Configure voltage output range: High or Voltage Range: Conf1 Configure current sense: High or Auto Current Sense: Configure over-voltage protection OVP(V): Configure voltage output limit Voltage Limit(V): Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.
  • Page 26 -15.1V ~ +15.1V High Current output range: -3.05A ~ +3.05A IT6411 -9.05V ~ +9.05V Current output range: -5.05A ~ +5.05A -15.1V ~ +15.1V IT6411S High Current output range: -0.1A ~ +0.1A IT6431 High -15.1V ~ +15.1V Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.

  • Page 27: Math Menu Function (Math)

    Buffer size: (1~ 1,024) Buffer Size: Statistics: Mean Peak, Max and Min Buffer Statistics: Buffer Buffer control mode: Always (FIFO), Next Buffer Mode: (Repetition), Never (OFF) Automatic clear when full: ON or OFF Auto Clear: Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.

  • Page 28: Key Lock Function

    Set up parameters like voltage, current and resistance. For example, 3V, 0.5A and 0Ω (For details, refer to 4.3 Setting of Output Parameters). Press the [Save] soft key to save the set parameters in the save position Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.

  • Page 29: Triggering Function

    Press the [Ok] soft key to confirm the recalled group. Press the [Esc] soft key to return to the Power Supply Function interface. 3.9 Triggering Function IT6400 series power supply can be triggered by means of: manual trigger (Internal), command trigger (BUS) and external signal trigger (External). ...

  • Page 30: Protection Function

    The power supply is also provided with the following protections: over voltage protection (OVP), over current protection (OCP) and over temperature protection (OTP). Configure protection function In IT6400 series power supply, the User can configure the following parameters for OVP and OCP protection functions: Protection type State...
  • Page 31 If the over-voltage protection is triggered, the output will immediately be switched off and the LCD display will show Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.
  • Page 32 Select “Menu > System > Sys Conf” to enter the System Menu. Select System Protection Clear by the Up/Down Key and press the [Ok] soft key on the right to clear the protection status. If Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.

  • Page 33: Digital Quantity Control Interface

    Only IT6431/IT6432/IT6433 power supply has the reverse polarity protection. 3.11 Digital Quantity Control Interface The rear panel of IT6400 series power supply has a DB9 digital quantity control interface (SYSTEM I/O), which can be used for controlling and monitoring power supply output. Pins of SYSTEM I/O interface at the rear panel are...
  • Page 34 Press the [Esc] key to return. External On/Off control The output state of the IT6400 series power supply can be controlled through external TTL level. When the external output control function is on, the On/Off on the front panel of power supply will become invalid and the power supply output state can only be controlled through external TTL.

  • Page 35: Series Operation

    3.12 Series Operation IT6411/IT6411S power supply supports series operation, series connection can be applied between same models to increase output power and output voltage, but it can’t be applied between different models. IT6411/IT6411S power supply Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.
  • Page 36 For example, the output specification of IT6411 is ±15V(±9V)/ ±3A(±5A)/ 45W, then the total output after series is ±30V(±18V)/ ±3A(±5A)/ 90W, the output power and output voltage are both double. The following figure shows an example of two IT6411 power supply in series operations. Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.

  • Page 37: Chapter4 Power Supply Function

    Power Supply Function Chapter4 Power Supply Function This chapter describes the features and use of the IT6400 series power supply in details. 4.1 Basic Concepts IT6400 series has common power supply function, abundant basic electric energy measurement functions for precise measurement of voltage and current as well as DVM measurement.
  • Page 38 Voltage Range of Config Menu. Voltage and current output ranges are shown as follows. Voltage Voltage output range Model range -15.1V ~ +15.1V High IT6411 Current output range: -3.05A ~ +3.05A -9.05V ~ +9.05V Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.
  • Page 39 The low current value [mA] Drms DVM Measured Voltage effective value [V] DVM Function IT6400 series power supply is built in with a digital voltmeter (DVM), which can be used for measuring external voltage. Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.

  • Page 40: Setting Of Measurement Function And Interface Display

    4.2 Setting of Measurement Function and Interface Display The 4.3’’ colorful high-resolution TFT LCD of the IT6400 series power supply, 10 measurement parameters can be displayed in total, 4 of which are displayed in an amplified manner. The User can customize the parameter types and display sequences.

  • Page 41: Setting Of Filter

    The filter is inserted in the voltage and current measurement circuit and has direct influence on measurement of the voltage and current. When the filter is switched on, noise and high-frequency components from the inverter or Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.
  • Page 42 (Average), Hanning filtering (Hanning) and Rectangle filtering (Rectangle). Sample Rate Set the sample rate for data buffer. Sample Count Set the sample count for data buffer. Press the [OK] key to save the setting information. Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.

  • Page 43: Chapter5 Waveform Display Function

    IT6400 series power supply in details. 5.1 Basic Concepts IT6400 series power supply provides the waveform display function based on sample data. The voltage or current waveform of the input unit can be displayed or hidden on the interface, which is available for selection based on actual condition.
  • Page 44 The trigger mode refers to conditions for updating the contents displayed on the screen. Including the Auto mode and Normal mode Auto mode: the displayed waveform is updated in case of triggering in the pause time and Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.

  • Page 45: Setting Of Knob Functions

    Display interface. The Knob is defaulted as adjusting grounding level of voltage channel. When the interface displays “Knob Volt”, it indicates that the Knob can adjust the grounding level of voltage channel, as follows: Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.
  • Page 46 In the above interface, press the [Knob Volt] soft key. In this case, “Knob DVM” is displayed, indicating that the Knob can adjust the grounding level of DVM channel. Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.

  • Page 47: Horizontal Control And Vertical Control

    The trigger point is displayed along the top of the display grid. Adjust vertical calibration On the Waveform Display interface, press the [V_Range] or [I_Range] soft key to display the following interfaces: Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.

  • Page 48: Setting Of Trigger Configuration

    On the Waveform Display interface, press the [Trig Set] soft key to enter the Trigger Setting interface, as shown below: Press the right soft key corresponding to the parameter to select the required trigger configuration.  Source: Select the trigger source, voltage signal, current signal or Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.
  • Page 49 When single measurement is performed under running conditions, one measurement will be performed immediately by the instrument and then the stop status will be enabled. Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.

  • Page 50: Chapter6 Battery Simulation Function

    6.1 Basic Concepts With the unique current bipolar design and 0-1Ω variable output impedance, IT6400 series is applicable to types of portable battery charge-discharge tests. Simulating the battery charge-discharge features and assisting with other tests are also reliable. One equipment, diversified applications.
  • Page 51 Q(mAH) Battery capacity Vt(V) The real terminal voltage of the battery I(mA) The charging/discharging current Introduction of Battery Simulation interface Parameter descriptions is shown as follows. Parameter Parameter description Soc(%) The capacity in percentage Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.
  • Page 52 On the Battery Simulation Function interface, press the [Config] soft key to enter the Stop Condition Configuration interface of battery test. Parameter Parameter description Voltage Shut(V) Configure shut-off voltage Current Shut(A) Configure shut-off current Capacity Shut(mAH) Configure shut-off capacity Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.

  • Page 53: Battery Charging Function

    6.2 Battery Charging Function IT6400 series power supply are provided with battery charging function. After selecting the battery charging mode (Charge), the “Charging voltage” (V_limit) and charging current (I_limit) under the charging mode can be set. During the charging, the voltage, current and charged capacity of the battery can be observed.

  • Page 54: Battery Characteristic Simulation

    Off. Or, press the [Stop] soft key to stop test. 6.4 Battery Characteristic Simulation IT6400 series power supply supports the battery characteristic simulation function. The User should firstly edit the battery characteristic data, including voltage, resistance and capacity. The battery characteristic data can be edited according to the two methods: panel editing and external data import, i.e.,...
  • Page 55 Volt Configure voltage for single step Configure resistance for single step  Display area of characteristic data This area mainly displays the edited battery characteristic data group. Use to roll and view this list. Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.
  • Page 56 (Resistance). By the , move the cursor to the Capacity, Volt and Res setting place and press the Numeric key or Knob for setting. In this example, each value is set as follows. Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.
  • Page 57 After editing, press the [Esc] key to return. Import the external battery characteristic data IT6400 series can import the external battery characteristic data and recall it at simulation operation. Operating procedures are as below: Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.
  • Page 58 If several battery characteristic data groups are edited, the User may select the ones to be recalled. Operating procedures are as below: On the Battery Simulation Function interface, press the [Mode] soft key to select test mode Simulator, and press the [OK] key for confirmation. Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.
  • Page 59 Press the [Select] soft key to recall data group. Press the [Esc] soft key to return to the Battery Simulation Function interface. Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.
  • Page 60 You can press [Stop] to pause the test during the battery simulation test. And press [Capacity Clear] to restart the test. Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.

  • Page 61: Chapter7 List Function

    30 steps (Point 0 to Point 29) can be configured in each List. The User can edit the voltage, current, resistance and step time. Relationship between List and Sequence is shown below. Introduction of soft keys on the interface Description of List Function interface information: Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.
  • Page 62 List List sequence Cycle Cycle times (0-19) Total Total number Vset Configure step steps (0-29) voltage Iset Configure step Rset Configure step current resistance Dwell Configure step time -  List display area Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.

  • Page 63: List Operation

    Use the key to adjust the cursor position and set the values of Cycle, Vset, Iset, Rset and Dwell. Press the [Insert] soft key to insert the present set value to the list as the Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.
  • Page 64 List 03 in power supply. External import of List IT6400 series power supply is provided with external import of List documents. The User can import the local-edited List documents to the power supply. This Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.
  • Page 65 If several Lists are edited, the User may select the required ones. Operating procedures are as below: Press the [Sequence Sel] soft key to enter the Sequence Selection interface. The User can select the active List on this interface. Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.
  • Page 66 Edit List in successive based on the above steps and select the edited List. On the Sequence Selection and Configuration interface, press the [Off] soft key to configure the List status as On and switch on the List function. Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.
  • Page 67 Press the [Sequence Sel] soft key on the List interface to enter the Sequence Configuration interface. Press the [On] soft key to set the List status as Off. And the instrument will exit the List operation mode. Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.

  • Page 68: Chapter8 Routine Maintenance

    This chapter describes general maintenance items and maintenance methods of the IT6400 series power. 8.1 Error Information References This section describes all error information of the IT6400 series power as well as error causes and disposals. All prompt information is listed. Prompt message list...

  • Page 69: Contact Of Itech Engineers

    Collect the SN number ITECH will constantly improve the product performance, availability and reliability. The service personnel of ITECH will record changes of each instrument. All relevant information is marked uniquely according to the serial number of each instrument. The equipment returned for repair must adopt the SN number as the tracking ID.

  • Page 70: Returning Your Power For Service

    ITECH suggests that the IT6400 series power calibration frequency is 1 time/year. 8.4 Returning Your Power for Service When you want to return your power to ITECH company, please read the following information. Package the power supply for Shipment When instruments are required for factory maintenance, please refer to the following steps to pack the instruments which need to send out.

  • Page 71: Chapter9 Technical Specification

    Technical Specification Chapter9 Technical Specification This chapter introduces such main technical parameters as rated voltage, rated current and rated power, usage and storage environment and temperature of the IT6400 series power supply. Parameters IT6411 High Range Low Range Voltage ±15V ±9V...
  • Page 72 Input impedance (*1) Maximum error of OVP precision at power supply terminal under full load. (*2) T he output polarity is unchanged, the time that the power output value changes from 10% to 90%. Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.
  • Page 73 Fast mode 50%-100% LOAD Recovered to 50 mV 50%-100% Load change Remote Sense 1V Per each lead Compensation Command Response Time (Typical) ≤300uS Response Time Impedance of the output Relay output Normal 130k ohms Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.
  • Page 74 10% to 90%. (*3) The Minimum value of CC setting is 50uA. (*4) The current readback accuracy of the 100uA Range is measured under constant voltage mode. (*5) Set output off. Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.
  • Page 75 Time (Typical) ≤80uS Response Time Impedance of the output Relay output Normal 130k ohms terminal ≥ 1 GΩ Relay output Battery （output off） （ ） Typical ≤ 0.3 Ω Minimum Resistance Sink Current Mode Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.
  • Page 76 (*3) The Minimum value of CC setting is 10mA. (*4) The voltage setting value will change to 0V under power supply output is 15V. (*5) The current readback accuracy of the 20mA Range is measured under constant voltage mode. Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.
  • Page 77 50%-100% Load change Remote Sense 1V Per each lead Compensation Command Response Time (Typical) ≤80uS Response Time Impedance output Relay output Normal 200k ohms terminal ≥ 1 GΩ Relay output Battery （output off） （ ） Typical Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.
  • Page 78 (*3) The Minimum value of CC setting is 2mA. (*4) The voltage setting value will change to 0V under power supply output is 30V. (*5) The current readback accuracy of the 20mA Range is measured under constant voltage mode. Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.
  • Page 79 50%-100% LOAD 50%-100% Load change Remote Sense 1V Per each lead Compensation Command Response Time (Typical) ≤80uS Response Time Relay output Normal 400k ohms Impedance of the output ≥ 1GΩ terminal Relay output Battery Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.
  • Page 80 (*3) The Minimum value of CC setting is 2mA. (*4) The voltage setting value will change to 0V under power supply output is 60V. (*5) The current readback accuracy of the 5mA Range is measured under Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.
  • Page 81 Technical Specification constant voltage mode. (*6) Set output off. *The above specifications may be subject to change without prior notice. Copyright © Itech Electronic Co., Ltd.

  • Page 82: Chapter10 Remote Operation Mode

    Remote Operation Mode Chapter10 Remote Operation Mode IT6400 series power supply is provided with three communication interfaces to communicate with a computer for selection, including USB, LAN and GPIB. 10.1 USB Interface Use cables with double USB interface to connect power and PC. All power functions are programmable over the USB.

  • Page 83: Appendix

    Specifications of Red and Black Test Lines ITECH provides you with optional red and black test cables, which individual sales and you can select for test. For specifications of ITECH test cables and maximum current values, refer to the table below.
  • Page 84 Contact US Thank you for purchasing ITECH products. If you have any doubt about this product, please contact us as follow. 1. Please refer to the CD-ROM of related user’s manual in package. 2. Visit ITECH website www.itechate.com . 3. Select the most convenient contact for further consultation.

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