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SPS8 Series Programmable DC Power Supply User Manual SPS81X SERIES SPS85X SERIES SPS87X SERIES Saluki Technology Inc.
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SPS872 programmable DC power supply (1050W, 0-35A, 0-30V) SPS873 programmable DC power supply (1125W, 0-15A, 0-75V) SPS874 programmable DC power supply (1100W, 0-11A, 0-100V) Options of the SPS8 series DC power supply: Option No. Item Description M131 RS232 interface...
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SPS8 power supplies provides versatile solutions for your design and test requirements. The SPS8 series can not only be programmed through the keyboard on the panel, but also be functioned as voltmeter and milliohmmeter, which will bring great convenience to the users. As a regeneration product of ordinary programmable power supplies, SPS8 series power supply is more cost-effective.
Tel: 886.909 602 109 Email: sales@salukitec.com www.salukitec.com Chapter 2 Technical Specifications 2.1 Main Technical Specification (1) SPS81X series power supply technical specification table Model SPS811 SPS812 SPS813 SPS831 Voltage 0-30V 0-75V 0-150V 0-30V Output Rating Current 0-5A 0-2A 0-1A 0-1A Voltage <0.01%+0.5mV <0.01%+0.5mV...
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Tel: 886.909 602 109 Email: sales@salukitec.com www.salukitec.com Voltage 0.1mV 0.5mV Setting Value Resolution Current 0.5mA 0.2mA Readback Value Voltage 0.1mV 0.1mV 0.1mV Resolution Current 0.1mA 0.1mA 0.1mA Voltage 0.01%+1mV 0.01%+5mV 0.01%+10mV Setting Value Accuracy Current 0.05%+6mA 0.05%+2mA 0.05%+1mA Voltage 0.02%+2mV 0.02%+5mV 0.02%+15mV Readback Value...
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Tel: 886.909 602 109 Email: sales@salukitec.com www.salukitec.com Diagram 2.1 SPS81X/SPS831 Power Supply Dimension The dimension of SPS85X Series is 428mm W × 88mm H × 453.5mm D.
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Tel: 886.909 602 109 Email: sales@salukitec.com www.salukitec.com The dimension of SPS87X series is 482mm W × 184.5mm H × 531mm D. Diagram 2.3 SPS87X Power Supply Dimension...
Tel: 886.909 602 109 Email: sales@salukitec.com www.salukitec.com Chapter 3 Quick Start This chapter mainly focuses on the brief introduction of the surface appearance and basic functions of SPS8 series power supply so that both experienced and inexperienced users can be acquainted with the new products quickly.
Tel: 886.909 602 109 Email: sales@salukitec.com www.salukitec.com ③ 9-pin serial port interface connector ④ line voltage selection switch (110 VAC or 220 VAC) ⑤ AC input connector 3.2 Preliminary Checkout The following steps help you verify that the power supply is ready for use. 1.
Diagram 3.3 SPS8 series Power Supply Viewing Positions 3.5 How to Rackmount the Instrument The power supply can be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack cabinet and be easily applied to your testing system. If you want to rackmount the SPS8 series, please buy M151 rack kit.
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Tel: 886.909 602 109 Email: sales@salukitec.com www.salukitec.com Note: Remove the carrying handle and the rubber coating on the front panel before rackmounting the instrument. Diagram 3.4 Rackmount a Single Instrument Diagram 3.5 Rackmount two Instruments Side by Side...
Tel: 886.909 602 109 Email: sales@salukitec.com www.salukitec.com Chapter 4 Panel Operation This chapter mainly introduces the front-panel operation in detail from the following parts: Key Layout The Front Panel Operation Overview Voltage Set Operation Current Set Operation ...
You have 2 solutions to set the constant voltage value. Solution 1: Press the ▲ and ▼ keys to change the value when the SPS8 series power supply is powered on. Solution 2: Step1. Power on the SPS8 series instrument...
4.4 Constant Current Operation The constant current output range is from 0 A to the maximum current value of each type. It is very easy for you to set the constant current output. Step1. Power on the SPS8 series instrument I-Set Step2. Press Step3.
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Tel: 886.909 602 109 Email: sales@salukitec.com www.salukitec.com Config: set the function of power supply System set: set the system parameter List Set: set list operation Auto test: set auto test operation Output Timer: set the duation of output SN: the serial number of the power supply Exit: exit the first-level menu When accessing to Config item, the following menu items will be displayed on the VFD display screen by pressing the keys ▲...
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Tel: 886.909 602 109 Email: sales@salukitec.com www.salukitec.com Remote Sense: set the remote sense mode Activating the remote sense mode ( Rear-panel measurement mode) Off(Default) Activating the front-panel measurement mode Curr Unit: set the unit of current Set the unit of current is mA A(Default) Set the unit of current is A Match Power: set the matching power...
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Tel: 886.909 602 109 Email: sales@salukitec.com www.salukitec.com Exit: exit from the current menu When accessing to the List Set item, the following menu items will be displayed on the VFD display screen by pressing the keys ▲ and ▼. Load List File: read list file Edit List File: edit list file Continuous Continuous mode, start from the first step to the...
Tel: 886.909 602 109 Email: sales@salukitec.com www.salukitec.com Note: When accessing to the Menu item, you can press or Exit to exit the menu operation. No matter which function the instrument is performing, you can exit the function operation status by pressing the key 4.6.2 Menu Function The output state setup after the instrument powered on (>Out Memory) This instruction is used to set the output state when the power supply is powered on.
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Tel: 886.909 602 109 Email: sales@salukitec.com www.salukitec.com 2) When VFD display screen shows the item Menu Config, press the key ▼ twice to select the item List Set, press the key to confirm. 3) When VFD display screen shows the item Load ListFile, Press the key ▼ twice, select the item Edit File Format, press the key to confirm.
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Tel: 886.909 602 109 Email: sales@salukitec.com www.salukitec.com Continuous Mode and Step Mode: Diagram 4.2 Continious Trigger (2 Times Cyclical) When the list operation is under the Step Mode, the power supply will not be changed to next step until receiving a trigger signal. Please refer to the following diagram: Diagram 4.3 Step Mode Automatic Test (>Auto Test) You can check if the equipment is qualified by editing the automatic test files, such as the value set,...
Tel: 886.909 602 109 Email: sales@salukitec.com www.salukitec.com 6) When the VFD display shows Step 1 Time= xxxxx S, press the numeric keys to set the test duration, followed by pressing the key to confirm. Please note that the duration range is 0.2S-25.5S. If delay time is set as 25.5S, the power supply will be automatically in the pause mode and go on excuting only when another trigger is input.
Tel: 886.909 602 109 Email: sales@salukitec.com www.salukitec.com 4.8 Remote Measurement Function When the load consumes high current, the power supply will produce voltage drop in the connecting wire between power supply and load terminals. In order to guarantee the measurement accuracy, remote measurement terminals is installed at the rear-panel of the power supply.
Tel: 886.909 602 109 Email: sales@salukitec.com www.salukitec.com Diagram 4.5 Milliohmmeter Measuring Resistance 4.10 Voltmeter Function The voltage of the instrument under test can be measured if the wires are connected together just as the diagram 4.6. The power supply can be worked as a voltmeter as long as it is not measuring the resistance.The accuracy of the voltmeter is 5 1 /2.
Before carrying out the remote operation mode, please use the voltage level converter cable (M131) provided by Saluki to connect the DB9 interface connector of the power supply and the RS232 interface connector of the computer for the communication. The M131 aslo can be replaced by the M132 (RS485) cable and M133 (USB) cable for different application.
Tel: 886.909 602 109 Email: sales@salukitec.com www.salukitec.com Diagram 5.3 M132 Note: It will not work if you connect the DB9 interface connector of the power supply to the RS232 interface connector of computer directly by a standard RS232 cable. Please use M131 to connect them. 5.2 Communication between Power Supply and PC The DB9 interface connector on the rear panel of the power supply can be transferred to the interface connector of the computor through the voltage level converter cable (M131/M132/M133).
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Tel: 886.909 602 109 Email: sales@salukitec.com www.salukitec.com One end of the M131/M132/M133 cable is TTL voltage level,which is connected to the power supply. Another end is different. The Difinition of the DB9 Interface as follows: Power Supply Side VCC(+5V) RXD(receive) TXD(send)...
SCPI communication protocol is a standard commands for programmable instruments, which defines a standard set of communication commands.Command for SPS8 series power supply can be divided into two categories: basic commands (IEEE-488.2 Common Command Set) and command specified by SPS8 series power supply.
Return command: return parameter contains four fields separated by comma(,). Example: Sending command * IDN?, the corresponding expressed as a hexadecimal is 0x2A 0x49 0x44 0x4E 0x3F 0x0A, if return command is SALUKI,SPS811, 080010960121229001, V1.0, it means: SALUKI manufacturer SPS811...
Tel: 886.909 602 109 Email: sales@salukitec.com www.salukitec.com Example: If you send command [:]SYST: ERR?,then return command ought to be"0, 'No Error'", or "50, 'Error Para Count'", or "70, 'Invalid Command'" etc.. Command [:]SYSTem:REM Command [:]SYSTem:REM is used to set remote control mode, namely the PC control mode. Return command: None Example: If you send command [:]SYSTem:REM...
Tel: 886.909 602 109 Email: sales@salukitec.com www.salukitec.com 12.560V. Command [:]MEASure:CURRent? Command [:]MEASure:CURRent? is used to read output current value. Return command: Numeric Return parameters Unit: A Example: Sending command [:]MEAS:CURR?, if return command is 1.245, it means the present output current is 1.245A.
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Tel: 886.909 602 109 Email: sales@salukitec.com www.salukitec.com Parameter: mode has three following modes, FIXed command set mode LIST sequential list mode milliohmmeter mode Return command: None Example: Sending command [:]MODE LIST, the power supply is in sequential list mode. 2. Related command [:] MODE?, to query working mode of power supply. Return command parameter: <mode>...
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Tel: 886.909 602 109 Email: sales@salukitec.com www.salukitec.com Unit: A Return command: none Example: 1) Sending command [:]CURR 3, it means to set the current value as 3A. 2) Sending command [:]CURR MAX Providing the maximum setup current value of the power supply is 2.0000A, it means to set the present current value as the maximum current value 2.0000A.
Tel: 886.909 602 109 Email: sales@salukitec.com www.salukitec.com the power supply is 20.000V. 2)If sending command [:]VOLT:PROT? MAX, If the return command is 76.000, it means the maximum setup voltage value of the power supply is 76.000V. 6.2.5 List Operation Related Command Command [:]LIST:AREA <num>...
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Tel: 886.909 602 109 Email: sales@salukitec.com www.salukitec.com STEP: 1 step mode (once mode) LOOP: loop mode Return command: none Example: If sending command [:]LIST:MODE CONT, it means the working mode of list files is set as continuous mode. 2. Related command [:]LIST:MODE?, it means to query the working mode of the current list. Return parameters: <mode>...
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Tel: 886.909 602 109 Email: sales@salukitec.com www.salukitec.com Command [:]LIST:WIDTh <count>,<time> 1. This command is used to set the delay time of the appointed step in the list. Parameters: count is the appointed step number; time is the setup delay time. Unit: mS Return command: none Example:...