Summary of Contents for Pacific Power Source AFX Series
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AFX Series® – Rev 1.6 P/N 150185-10 AFX Series ® Programmable Power Source PACIFIC POWER SOURCE Worldwide Supplier of Precision Programmable Power Copyright 2016, Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS.
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Single Phase Load Output Connection ......................48 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 3 of 274...
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Peak Current Protection Minimum Setting ..................... 81 6.4.7 Available Waveforms ............................83 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 4 of 274...
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Voltage Measurement Commands ....................... 141 8.4.2 Frequency Measurement Commands ......................142 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 5 of 274...
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Source Control Screens ........................237 10.7.1 Program Control ............................. 238 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 6 of 274...
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13 CE MARK Declaration of Conformity..................270 Index ............................. 250 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 7 of 274...
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Table 11-3: Calibration Load Values by Model and Phase Mode ............... 266 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 8 of 274...
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Figure 6-14: Transient shown in STEP Mode ...................... 100 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 9 of 274...
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Figure 11-3: Current Calibration Equipment Setup – 1 Phase Mode ..............266 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 10 of 274...
Phone: +86-21-6763-9223 Fax: +86-21-5763-8240 Email: support@pacificepower.com Web: http://pacificpower.com Entire Contents Copyright 2015 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 11 of 274...
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Caution, risk of electric shock Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 13 of 274...
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5,0 mA peak. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 15 of 274...
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électriques et débrancher les sources de tension externes avant de toucher les composants. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 16 of 274...
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électrique ou d'une façon qui rende difficile l´opération de débranchement du réseau électrique. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 17 of 274...
The Pacific Power Source (PPS) AFX Series® power source is designed to provide accurate, stable and clean AC or DC power to a unit under test. The PPS AFX Series® power supply can be operated from the front panel (manual mode) or using RS232, USB or LAN (Ethernet) remote control.
Figure 3-1: AFX Series® Basic Block Diagram Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 19 of 274...
(Adds “L” suffix to model) Table 3-2: Remote Control Interface Options Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 20 of 274...
500 A rms 425 Vdc 250.0 Adc Entire Contents Copyright 2015 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 21 of 274...
2.0 Hz 1000 - 1200 Hz 5.0 Hz Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 22 of 274...
Figure 4-1: Output Voltage distortion into full R Load as a function of Frequency Figure 4-2: Current Overload vs. Time Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 23 of 274...
Figure 4-4: DC Mode Voltage/Current range, AFX Models- 3 or 2 phase mode. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 24 of 274...
Figure 4-6: DC Mode Voltage/Current range, AFX Models - 1 phase mode. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 25 of 274...
AC Input Voltage Over and Under Voltage Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 26 of 274...
Note 3: For Power level above 100 W Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 27 of 274...
For nominal line input voltage For nominal line input voltage Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 28 of 274...
Altitude (max.) 2000 m / 6500 feet Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 29 of 274...
Webserver Built-in LXI Compliance Core, version 1.4 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 30 of 274...
Refer to Figure 5-2 for reference. Entire Contents Copyright 2015 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 31 of 274...
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MODÈLE À UN 208V TO 240V TRIPHASE UTILITAIRE TENSION QUE L'APPAREIL NE FONCTIONNE PAS. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 33 of 274...
L'installation doit être conforme à la norme ANSI / NFPA 70, NEC. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 34 of 274...
AC Line input terminal block as shown in Figure 5-3 above. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 35 of 274...
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AFX unit. Rack Mounting The AFX 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 weight of the unit MUST be supported properly.
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Also consider the voltage insulation rating of the load wires and External voltage sense wires used. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 41 of 274...
Wye loads, only one of these three neutral output positions has to be connected to the load’s neutral position. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 42 of 274...
Figure 5-6: Three phase Wye Load Output Connections – Internal Voltage Sense Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 43 of 274...
Figure 5-7: Three phase Wye Load Output Connections – External Voltage Sense Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 44 of 274...
Repeat for the three phase wires. For Delta loads, there is no neutral connection. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 45 of 274...
Figure 5-8: Three phase Delta Load Output Connections – Internal Voltage Sense Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 46 of 274...
Figure 5-9: Three phase Delta Load Output Connections – External Voltage Sense Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 47 of 274...
DC- side for a DC load. Refer to Figure 5-11 for single phase mode load connection diagram. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 48 of 274...
Figure 5-11: Single phase Load Output Connections Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 49 of 274...
Figure 5-9 for three phase DELTA load connections. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 50 of 274...
Pacific Power Source or its authorized representative to arrange for service. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 51 of 274...
Allen Wrenches, 3/16” and 5/16” Size (SAE, non-metric). Included in AFX Cabinet ship kit. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 52 of 274...
49" / 28U Figure 5-12: AFX Cabinet Dimensions Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 53 of 274...
11/16”, 17 mm Neutral, Ground Wires: 3/4”, 19 mm Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 54 of 274...
Figure 5-13: AFX Cabinet AC Input Connection Diagram Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 55 of 274...
5,0 mA peak. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 56 of 274...
5.14.9 Cabinet Load Connections – Three Phase WYE Loads Figure 5-14: WYE Load Connection Diagram Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 57 of 274...
5.14.10 Cabinet Load Connections – Three Phase Delta Loads Figure 5-15: Delta Load Connection Diagram Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 58 of 274...
Figure 5-16: Single Phase Load Connection Diagram Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 59 of 274...
MAINS power (grid power) is disconnected first. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 60 of 274...
Figure 5-17: AFX Cabinet System Power ON and OFF Sequences Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 61 of 274...
Output Control switch or a remote switch may be used instead. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 62 of 274...
27U cabinet with additional filler panels. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 63 of 274...
Refer to the section 9, “USB Driver Installation” for further setup and configuration information. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 64 of 274...
The mode can be selected from the SYST (SYSTEM) menu screen using the Interfaces, Remote Inhibit selection as shown below. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 65 of 274...
FORM1 (single phase) and -5Vdc when the AFX is in FORM2 (split) or FORM3 (three phase) mode. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 66 of 274...
This requires at least one Master AFX unit and one or more Auxiliary units. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 67 of 274...
All other Masters will display the fact that they are operating in Auxiliary mode with an inactive front panel. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 68 of 274...
The power ON/OFF circuit breaker is located in the lower left corner of the front panel. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 69 of 274...
On single phase models, the selected phase is always A and this key has no function. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 70 of 274...
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Following sections cover each aspect of the front panel screen and parameters in more detail. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 73 of 274...
9. Once all values are set to the new desired set value, press the ENTER key or the “Apply All” soft key. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 74 of 274...
When done, press the shuttle to exit edit mode. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 75 of 274...
Entry in Entry preset progress soft keys Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 76 of 274...
7, 8, 9 1000 Table 6-3: Changing Programming Resolution Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 77 of 274...
SINGLE phase mode or “3ph” will be displayed when in THREE phase mode. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 78 of 274...
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Table 6-4: PROGRAM screen soft keys Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 80 of 274...
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Table 6-5: Available Included AFX Series® Waveforms Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 84 of 274...
Figure 6-5: Same Waveform with maximum smoothing Filter Applied Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 85 of 274...
Note: In UPC Compatibility mode, this mode is always enabled. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 86 of 274...
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300.00 in the USER LIMITS screen. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 89 of 274...
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Clean and Refresh Clears displayed faults and updates (SK 4)- Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 91 of 274...
Table 6-6: Three Phase Measurement Screen Soft Keys Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 92 of 274...
Table 6-7: Individual Phase Measurement Screen Soft Keys Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 93 of 274...
(if any) will be executed. Table 6-8: Available Transient List Parameters Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 94 of 274...
Table 6-9: Voltage Transient List for Example 1 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 95 of 274...
Table 6-11: Voltage Transient List for Example 1 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 96 of 274...
Displays the Debug Execution mode screen. See section 6.6.3 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 97 of 274...
Note: The progress of the transient is indicated by the “Program” status bar at the bottom of the screen. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 98 of 274...
Table 6-14: Available TRANSIENT PROGRAM screen soft keys Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 99 of 274...
Figure 6-15: Transient shown in SEGMENT Mode Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 100 of 274...
Requires Front Panel Firmware revision 1.3.3. Requires Front Panel Firmware revision 1.3.3. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 101 of 274...
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AFX SERIES® OPERATION MANUAL SECTION 6: FRONT PANEL OPERATION Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 102 of 274...
All other system related screens can be accessed using the SYST menu key. (Refer to Section 6.8). Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 103 of 274...
Sets the output mode to, AC, DC or AC+DC. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 104 of 274...
Table 6-15: Available CONFIGURATION screen soft keys Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 105 of 274...
Table 6-16: Available USER LIMITS SETTINGS screen soft keys Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 106 of 274...
The soft keys on the SLEW RATE SETTINGS screen provide access to additional functionality as listed in the table below. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 107 of 274...
Table 6-17: Available RAMP TIME & SLEW RATE SETTINGS screen soft keys Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 108 of 274...
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SOFT KEY Description Back (SK5) Refreshes screen Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 110 of 274...
Pressing the Enter soft key, ENTER key or shuttle will display the selected highlighted entry screen. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 111 of 274...
Each screen is covered in subsequent sections. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 112 of 274...
LAN interface for further diagnostics. Figure 6-24: FAULT INFORMATION screen Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 113 of 274...
Each section is covered in subsequent sections. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 114 of 274...
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Table 6-19: Available USER INTERFACE screen soft keys Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 116 of 274...
Table 6-20: Available USER INTERFACE screen soft keys Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 117 of 274...
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Cancel (SK2) Returns to the previous screen. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 118 of 274...
Table 6-21: Available ETHERNET INTERFACE SETUP screen soft keys Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 119 of 274...
Table 6-22: Available SERIAL INTERFACE SETUP screen soft keys Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 120 of 274...
Table 6-23: Available USB INTERFACE SETUP screen soft keys Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 121 of 274...
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It’s a sufficient condition to enable the output. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 122 of 274...
Table 6-24: Available UNIT INFORMATION screen soft keys Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 123 of 274...
Table 6-25: Available PARALLEL UNITS screen soft keys Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 124 of 274...
Table 6-26: Available SYSTEM SETTINGS screen soft keys Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 125 of 274...
Note: Maximum supported external memory device storage size is 32 GBytes. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 126 of 274...
(Section 11, “Calibration”). Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 127 of 274...
Table 6-28: Available FIRMWARE UPDATE screen soft keys Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 128 of 274...
Table 6-29: Available LOGGING TOOL screen soft keys Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 129 of 274...
Isolation Rating: 600V Wire Stripping Length: 18 mm Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 130 of 274...
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Internal Voltage Sense are used in this manual. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 132 of 274...
Units are shipped with the mating sense connector installed but no wires to prevent contact with the sense connections. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 133 of 274...
It is used for system configuration cabinet systems only. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 134 of 274...
( ; ). The term 'Program Message' refers to one or more Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 135 of 274...
8.1.2 Command Terminators Allowable terminator characters are: Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 136 of 274...
Table 8-1: Available SCPI Command Subsystems Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 137 of 274...
External reference voltage readings for each phase Parameter Format Example Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 138 of 274...
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Returned Data Format <nr1>,…,<nr1> Query Example CAL:FACT:ALL? 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 139 of 274...
Query Format CALibrate:KFACTors:ALL? Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 140 of 274...
Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 141 of 274...
Returned Data Format <nr2> Query Example MEAS:CURR:DC1? 0.0000 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 142 of 274...
Returned Data Format <nr1> Query Example MEAS:TEMP:AMB? Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 143 of 274...
Command Syntax MEASure:LOGger:STOP Description Stops the logging process that was started with MEASure:LOGger:START. Parameters None Parameter Format Example MEAS:LOG:STOP Query Format None Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. Page 144 of 274 AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual ...
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Returned Data Format <nr1> Query Example MEAS:LOG:FILEL? Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 145 of 274...
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Returned Data Format <nr1> Query Example MEAS:LOG:RATE? Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 146 of 274...
Returned Data Format <b> Query Example OUTP:FAST? Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 147 of 274...
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Figure 8-1: Energy Saving Modes and Output Commands State Diagram Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 148 of 274...
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< 0 | OFF | 1 | ON > Parameter Format <b> Example OUTP:ALL OFF Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 149 of 274...
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Returned Data Format <b> Query Example OUTP:AUTO? Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 150 of 274...
• Program Control Commands • Execution Commands Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 151 of 274...
Returned Data Format <nr1> Query Example PROG:NAME? Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 152 of 274...
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Refer to parameter lists shown above Query Example PROG:DEF? 6 <nr1>, <cr>,….,<cr> Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 153 of 274...
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RMS factor n = 1, calculate RMS factor based on transient waveform Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 154 of 274...
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Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 155 of 274...
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PROG:INFO 2, USB -> Program info string Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 156 of 274...
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Returned Data Format <cr> Query Example PROG:EXEC:ALIAS? TEST2 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 157 of 274...
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PROG:EXEC:SST? 2, USB -> steady state table program data Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 158 of 274...
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The linked image cannot be displayed. The file may have been moved, renamed, or deleted. Verify that the link points to the correct file and location. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 159 of 274...
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PROG:EXEC:TT? 2 -> transient table program data Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 160 of 274...
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Program number Parameter Format <nr1> Example PROG:DEL 9 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 161 of 274...
The following commands may be used to control stored program executions. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 162 of 274...
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UPC manual. Not recommended for new programs. Parameters None Parameter Format Example PROG:EXEC:TRANS:RESET Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 163 of 274...
Returned Data Format <cr> Query Example PROG:TRAN:MODE? STEP Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 164 of 274...
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For the example B = (1554/(1000/0.2))*100 = 31% Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 165 of 274...
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Returned Data Format <cr> Query Example PROG:TRAN:MODE? STEP Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 166 of 274...
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ELEMENT Parameter Format <nr1> Example PROG:TRAN:GOTO 3 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 167 of 274...
Use the “PROGram:MEMory <cr>” command to select active memory selection. Query Example PROG:MEM:CAT? INTERNAL,RAM,USBA1 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 168 of 274...
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Returned Data Format <nr1>,<nr1>,….,<nr1>,<nr1> Query Example PROG:CAT? 0,1,2,9,12 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 169 of 274...
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Returned Data Format <nr1> Query Example PROG:WFCRC? 4 08ad55 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 170 of 274...
Returned Data Format <b> Query Example INIT? Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 171 of 274...
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Returned Data Format <nr2> Query Example XFMRRATIO? 1.000000 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 172 of 274...
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Returned Data Format <nr2> Query Example SOURce:UPDATEPH? 90.0000 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 173 of 274...
Returned Data Format <nr1> Query Example VOLT:ALC Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 174 of 274...
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Returned Data Format <nr2> Query Example VOLT:LIM:MIN? 20.0000 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 175 of 274...
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Returned Data Format <nr2>,<nr2> Query Example VOLT:AC2:LIM:ALLO:RANG? 0.0000,300.0000 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 176 of 274...
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Returned Data Format <b> Query Example VOLT:AC:INIT? Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 177 of 274...
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Returned Data Format <nr2> Query Example VOLT:LIM:DC:MIN? -425.000 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 178 of 274...
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Returned Data Format <nr2>,<nr2> Query Example VOLT:DC1:LIM:RANG? -212.5,212.5 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 179 of 274...
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Returned Data Format <b> Query Example VOLT:DC:INIT? Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 180 of 274...
Returned Data Format <nr2> Query Example FREQ:SLEW? 100.0000 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 181 of 274...
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Returned Data Format <nr2>,<nr2> Query Example 10.0000,1200.0000 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 182 of 274...
Returned Data Format <nr2> Query Example CURR:LIM:MAX? 41.6667 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 183 of 274...
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Returned Data Format <nr1> Query Example CURR:PROT:TOUT? Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 184 of 274...
Returned Data Format <nr2> Query Example CURR:LIM:DEF1? 41.67 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 185 of 274...
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Returned Data Format <b> Query Example IPROT:TRIP? Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 186 of 274...
Returned Data Format <nr2> Query Example PHAS3:SLEW? 10.2500 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 187 of 274...
100Hz. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 188 of 274...
Table 8-2: Available Included AFX Series® Waveforms Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 189 of 274...
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1,Sine,2,Clipped THD 1%,3,Clipped THD 2%,4,Clipped THD 5%,5,Clipped THD 10%,6,Square LF,7,Square HF,8,Sawtooth LF,9,Sawtooth HF,10,Triangle,11,Sine,12,Sine,13,Sine,14,Sine,15,Sine,16,Sine Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 190 of 274...
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Returned Data Format <nr1> Query Example WAVEFORM:EXITS? 34 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 191 of 274...
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Returned Data Format <nr1> Query Example SOURce:WAVEFORM:SMOOTH? Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 192 of 274...
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<nr1> or <nr1>,<nr1>,nr1> Query Example WAVEFORM:LOAD? 1,12,1 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 193 of 274...
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None other than phase selected in command string Parameter Format Example WAVEFORM1:SWITCH Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 194 of 274...
Returned Data Format <nr2> Query Example POW:PROT:LEV? 2.7555 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 195 of 274...
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Returned Data Format <b> Query Example PPROT:STAT? Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 196 of 274...
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Returned Data Format <nr1> Query Example PROT:TDELAY? Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 197 of 274...
Returned Data Format <nr1> Query Example STAT:OPER:ENAB? Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 198 of 274...
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0. Parameters None Parameter Format Example STAT:PRES Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 199 of 274...
This command clears the error message queue. Parameters None Parameter Format Example SYST:ERR:ALL:CLEAR Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 200 of 274...
<mm/dd/yy hh:mm:ss:mm Query Example SYSTem:TIME? 01/12/16 16:54:38 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 201 of 274...
Returned Data Format <b> Query Example SYST:COMP? Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 202 of 274...
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Returned Data Format <nr2>-<nr2> Query Example SYST:FW:POWER:VER? 80.7.10-76.0.0 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 203 of 274...
Returned Data Format <nr1> Query Example SYST:PARALLELUNITS:EXPE? Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 204 of 274...
<cr>, <cr>,…..,<cr>,<cr> Query Example SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:STATus? 132.18.21.105,255.255.254.0, 132.18.21.254, 132.18.21.100,Unit1,0,1,0 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 205 of 274...
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Returned Data Format <cr> Query Example SYST:COMM:LAN:MAC? 3A.3F.00.4C.DE.AA.39.8F Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 206 of 274...
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Returned Data Format <cr> Query Example SYST:COMM:LAN:GWAD? 132.18.21.254 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 207 of 274...
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Returned Data Format <nr1> Query Example 5024 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 208 of 274...
Returned Data Format <nr1> Query Example SYST:COMM:SER:PAR? Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 209 of 274...
Returned Data Format <b> Query Example SYST:COMM:USB:VIRT? Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 210 of 274...
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Returned Data Format <b> Query Example SYST:COMM:USB:ETH? Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 211 of 274...
Returned Data Format <nr2> Query Example SYST:HW:REV? 1.0000 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 212 of 274...
Returned Data Format <b> Query Example SYST:REM:ACCESS:GLOB? Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 213 of 274...
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Returned Data Format <cr> Example SYSTem:REMote:ACCESS? Enabled Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 214 of 274...
Device Clear. Resets the instrument to a default state. Parameters None Parameter Format Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 215 of 274...
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Local Lock out. Locks out front panel LOCAL function. Parameters None Parameter Format Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 216 of 274...
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Returned Data Format <b> Query Example *PSC? Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 217 of 274...
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Parameters None Parameter Format Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 218 of 274...
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AFX SERIES® OPERATION MANUAL SECTION 8: REMOTE PROGRAMMING Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 219 of 274...
The STB, SRE, ESR and ESE registers are 8 bits each. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 220 of 274...
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The status byte logical model is shown in the figure below. Figure 8-2: Status Byte Logical Model Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 221 of 274...
Figure 8-3: Standard Event Register (ESR) Model Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 222 of 274...
Refer to Figure 8-4, “SCPI Status Registers Model” for details on registers. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 223 of 274...
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SECTION 8: REMOTE PROGRAMMING Figure 8-4: SCPI Status Registers Model Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 224 of 274...
4. The directories shown below will be visible. Select the “drivers” directory Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 225 of 274...
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Figure 9-1: PPST USB Drivers visible in Windows Device Manager Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 226 of 274...
Refer to 10.3.2, “Front Panel Access Control”. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 227 of 274...
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Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 228 of 274...
All AFX Units are shipped from the factory with ACCESS CONTROL DISABLED. It is the instrument’s owner’s responsibility to enable these features. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 229 of 274...
Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 230 of 274...
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Note: If the remote operator was given the ACCESS passcode, he can use it to gain access without a local operator’s intervention. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 231 of 274...
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Figure 10-4: Remote Access Control IP Filter screen Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 232 of 274...
This list can be erased if it is necessary to deny future access to the power source. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 233 of 274...
Following section provide an overview of each section of the web browser interface. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 234 of 274...
Status byte fields are described in section 8.11.1, “Status Byte Register (STB)” on page 220. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 235 of 274...
PC (“Download”) or for viewing using a suitable browser of PDF viewer (“View”). Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 236 of 274...
WAVEFORM Each is described in subsequent sections. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 237 of 274...
ON (or OFF) from the PROGRAM screen however. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 238 of 274...
Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 239 of 274...
During transient execution, a progress indicator is visible showing percent completion. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 240 of 274...
Note that external storage devices may be selected under “STORED PROGRAMS” using the MEMORY drop down list control. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 241 of 274...
The WAVEFORM drop down list will show all available waveforms. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 242 of 274...
DATALOGGER Each is described in subsequent sections. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 243 of 274...
Note: There are no controls on this screen. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 244 of 274...
Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 245 of 274...
Hz. All file entries are time stamped. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 246 of 274...
Ramp & Slew Each is described in subsequent sections. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 247 of 274...
These can all be set from the CONFIGURATION -> UNIT SETTINGS screen shown below. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 248 of 274...
All user limits can be set from the CONFIGURATION -> USER LIMITS screen shown below. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 249 of 274...
Slew Rates can be set for Voltage AC, Voltage DC and Frequency. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 250 of 274...
Firmware Update Each is described in subsequent sections. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 251 of 274...
Actual hardware faults are tracked in the FAULT queue. See next section. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 252 of 274...
PPS engineering staff. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 253 of 274...
Interfaces that will not be used can be turned off to avoid conflicts caused by multiple active interfaces at the user’s discretion. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 254 of 274...
Use the SELECTED UNIT control to select units downstream from the master (1). Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 255 of 274...
Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 256 of 274...
Available MEMORY DRIVES are Internal, RAM and any USB or SD-Card memory devices that are mounted. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 257 of 274...
Refer to Section 11.4, “Calibration Procedures” for details. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 258 of 274...
Internet access is required for this feature. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 259 of 274...
If so, check the Pacific Power website for update manual versions. ( www.pacificpower.com Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 260 of 274...
50/60 Hz or equivalent http://www.ohm-labs.com Table 11-1: Required Calibration Equipment Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 261 of 274...
2. Press the “Calibrate” soft key to enter calibration mode Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 262 of 274...
Note: The Mode, Voltage and Current edit boxes do not affect this function. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 263 of 274...
Vac = 115V L-N and Freq = 400 Hz, use these settings instead of those suggested in steps 4 and 5 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 264 of 274...
Figure 11-2: Current Calibration Equipment Setup – 3 Phase Mode – Phase A Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 265 of 274...
Table 11-3: Calibration Load Values by Model and Phase Mode Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 266 of 274...
To exit the calibration mode once done, press the “Back” software. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 267 of 274...
AUTHORIZED BY THE FACTORY TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 268 of 274...
1, “Contact Information”. Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 269 of 274...
Irvine, California, 92614, USA Mark of Compliance Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 270 of 274...
Cabinet Systems ............. 56 Powering Up ..............51 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 271 of 274...
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Wire Sizing Screens ..............111 Recommended ............41 Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 272 of 274...
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