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Operation Manual
AFX Series® – Rev 1.6
Programmable Power Source
Copyright  2016, Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS.
P/N 150185-10
AFX Series
PACIFIC POWER SOURCE
Worldwide Supplier of Precision Programmable Power
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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2 PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK FOR HARDCOPY VERSIONS OF THIS DOCUMENT  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 2 of 274...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 4 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...
  • Page 5 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...
  • Page 6 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...
  • Page 7 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...
  • Page 8 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...
  • Page 9 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...
  • Page 10 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...
  • Page 11: Contact Information

    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...
  • Page 12: Safety & Warranty Information

     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 12 of 274...
  • Page 13 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...
  • Page 14: Safety Notices

     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 14 of 274...
  • Page 15 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...
  • Page 16 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...
  • Page 17 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...
  • Page 18: Product Overview

    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.
  • Page 19: Block Diagram

    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...
  • Page 20: Controller Description

    (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...
  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    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...
  • Page 22: Ac Output Mode

    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...
  • Page 23: Figure 4-1: Output Voltage Distortion Into Full R Load As A Function Of Frequency

    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...
  • Page 24: Figure 4-3: Ac Mode Voltage/Current Range, Afx Models - 3 Or 2 Phase Mode

    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...
  • Page 25: Figure 4-5: Ac Mode Voltage/Current Range, Afx Models - 1 Phase Mode

    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...
  • Page 26: Dc Output Mode

    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...
  • Page 27: Metering

    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...
  • Page 28: Transients

    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...
  • Page 29: Dimensions & Weight

    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...
  • Page 30: Safety & Regulatory

    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...
  • Page 31: Unpacking And Installation

    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...
  • Page 32: Figure 5-2; Exploded View Of Afx Unit Packaging

     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 32 of 274...
  • Page 33: Verify Correct Ac Input Line Voltage

    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...
  • Page 34: Ac Input Connections

    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...
  • Page 35: Table 5-1: Ac Input Wire Size Table

    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...
  • Page 36: Grounding Requirements

     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 36 of 274...
  • Page 37: Output Neutral Grounding

    “I”.  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 37 of 274...
  • Page 38: Bench Use

    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.
  • Page 39: Sound Levels

     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 39 of 274...
  • Page 40: Cleaning

     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 40 of 274...
  • Page 41: Load Connections

    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...
  • Page 42: Three Phase Wye Load Output Connection

    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...
  • Page 43: Figure 5-6: Three Phase Wye Load Output Connections - Internal Voltage Sense

    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...
  • Page 44: Figure 5-7: Three Phase Wye Load Output Connections - External Voltage Sense

    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...
  • Page 45: Three Phase Delta Load Output Connection

    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...
  • Page 46: Figure 5-8: Three Phase Delta Load Output Connections - Internal Voltage Sense

    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...
  • Page 47: Figure 5-9: Three Phase Delta Load Output Connections - External Voltage Sense

    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...
  • Page 48: Single Phase Load Output Connection

    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...
  • Page 49: Figure 5-11: Single Phase Load Output Connections

    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...
  • Page 50: External Voltage Sense Connections

    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...
  • Page 51: Powering Up

    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...
  • Page 52: Cabinet Systems Installation

    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...
  • Page 53: Dimensions

    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...
  • Page 54: Cabinet System Ac Input Connections

    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...
  • Page 55: Figure 5-13: Afx Cabinet Ac Input Connection Diagram

    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...
  • Page 56: Cabinet System Ac Input Neutral

    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...
  • Page 57: Recommended Ac Output Wire Strip Lengths

    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...
  • Page 58: Cabinet Load Connections - Three Phase Delta Loads

    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...
  • Page 59: Cabinet Load Connections - Single Phase Loads

    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...
  • Page 60: Afx Cabinet Systems Turn On And Turn Off Procedures

    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...
  • Page 61: Figure 5-17: Afx Cabinet System Power On And Off Sequences

    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...
  • Page 62: Cabinet System Options

    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...
  • Page 63: Epo: Emergency Power Off Option

    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...
  • Page 64: Interface Options

    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...
  • Page 65: Rs232 Serial Interface

    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...
  • Page 66: External Mode Relay Control

    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...
  • Page 67: Lan Interface

    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...
  • Page 68: Load Connections On Parallel Systems

    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...
  • Page 69: Front Panel Operation

    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...
  • Page 70: Keyboard Buttons

    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...
  • Page 71: Shuttle Knob

     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 71 of 274...
  • Page 72: Output Control Button

     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 72 of 274...
  • Page 73: Menus

    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...
  • Page 74: Prog - Program Screens

    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...
  • Page 75: Program Output Parameters

    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...
  • Page 76: Direct Data Entry - Presets

    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...
  • Page 77: Changing Shuttle Programming Resolution

    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...
  • Page 78: Phase Mode Selection

    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...
  • Page 79: Program 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 79 of 274...
  • Page 80: Table 6-4: Program Screen Soft Keys

    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...
  • Page 81: Peak Current Protection Minimum Setting

     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 81 of 274...
  • Page 82  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 82 of 274...
  • Page 83: 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 83 of 274...
  • Page 84: Table 6-5: Available Included Afx Series® Waveforms

    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...
  • Page 85: Waveform Smoothing Filter

    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...
  • Page 86: Auto Rms Function - Steady State

    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...
  • Page 87: Extended Ac Voltage Range 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 87 of 274...
  • Page 88: Figure 6-6: Enable Vac Extended Operating Range To 312Vac

     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 88 of 274...
  • Page 89 300.00 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...
  • Page 90: Meas - Measurements Screens

     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 90 of 274...
  • Page 91: Three Phase Measurement Screen Soft Keys

    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...
  • Page 92: Table 6-6: Three Phase Measurement Screen Soft Keys

    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...
  • Page 93: Individual Phase Measurement Screen Soft Keys

    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...
  • Page 94: Tran- Transients Screens

    (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...
  • Page 95: Table 6-9: Voltage Transient List For Example 1

    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...
  • Page 96: Table 6-10: Rtca/Do160 Section 16 Test Number 16.5.2.1D

    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...
  • Page 97: Transient Edit Mode

    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...
  • Page 98: Transient Execution Modes

    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...
  • Page 99: Table 6-14: Available Transient Program Screen Soft Keys

    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...
  • Page 100: Transient Entry Modes

    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...
  • Page 101: Multiple User Waveforms In Transients

    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...
  • Page 102 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...
  • Page 103: Conf - Configuration Screens

    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...
  • Page 104: Utility - Unit Configuration Screen

    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...
  • Page 105: Table 6-15: Available Configuration Screen Soft Keys

    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...
  • Page 106: User Limits Settings Screen

    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...
  • Page 107: Ramp Time & Slew Rate Settings Screen

    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...
  • Page 108: Table 6-17: Available Ramp Time & Slew Rate Settings Screen Soft Keys

    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...
  • Page 109: Program Memory 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 109 of 274...
  • Page 110: Csc Configuration Screen

    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...
  • Page 111: Syst - System Screens

    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...
  • Page 112: System Menu 1

    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...
  • Page 113: Error / Event Queue Screen

    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...
  • Page 114: Interface Screen

    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...
  • Page 115  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 115 of 274...
  • Page 116: Table 6-19: Available User Interface Screen Soft Keys

    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...
  • Page 117: Table 6-20: Available User Interface Screen Soft Keys

    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...
  • Page 118 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...
  • Page 119: Table 6-21: Available Ethernet Interface Setup Screen Soft Keys

    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...
  • Page 120: Table 6-22: Available Serial Interface Setup Screen Soft Keys

    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...
  • Page 121: Table 6-23: Available Usb Interface Setup Screen Soft Keys

    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...
  • Page 122 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...
  • Page 123: Unit Information Screen

    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...
  • Page 124: Parallel Units Screen

    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...
  • Page 125: System Settings Screen

    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...
  • Page 126: External Storage Management Screen

    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...
  • Page 127: Calibration Menu Screen

    (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...
  • Page 128: Firmware Update Screen

    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...
  • Page 129: Remote Support Screen

    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...
  • Page 130: Rear Panel, Connectors And Protection

    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...
  • Page 131: Wire Size

     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 131 of 274...
  • Page 132: External Voltage Sense Input Terminals

    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...
  • Page 133: External Voltage Sense Connector Rating And Isolation

    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...
  • Page 134: System Interface Bus Connectors

    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...
  • Page 135: Remote Control Programming

    ( ; ). 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...
  • Page 136: Command Terminators

    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...
  • Page 137: Remote Control Command Descriptions By Subsystem

    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...
  • Page 138: Calibration Commands

    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...
  • Page 139 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...
  • Page 140: Upc Specific Commands

    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...
  • Page 141: Measurement 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 141 of 274...
  • Page 142: Frequency Measurement Commands

    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...
  • Page 143: Power Measurement Commands

    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...
  • Page 144: Measurement Data Logging Commands

      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 ...
  • Page 145 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...
  • Page 146 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...
  • Page 147: Output Control Commands

    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...
  • Page 148 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...
  • Page 149 < 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...
  • Page 150 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...
  • Page 151: Program Commands

    • 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...
  • Page 152: Program Control Commands

    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...
  • Page 153 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...
  • Page 154 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...
  • Page 155  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...
  • Page 156 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...
  • Page 157 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...
  • Page 158 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...
  • Page 159 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...
  • Page 160 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...
  • Page 161 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...
  • Page 162: Execution Commands

    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...
  • Page 163 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...
  • Page 164: Transient Segments Commands

    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...
  • Page 165 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...
  • Page 166 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...
  • Page 167 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...
  • Page 168: Memory Management Commands

    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...
  • Page 169 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...
  • Page 170 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...
  • Page 171: Source Commands

    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...
  • Page 172 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...
  • Page 173 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...
  • Page 174: Voltage Programming Commands

    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...
  • Page 175 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...
  • Page 176 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...
  • Page 177 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...
  • Page 178 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...
  • Page 179 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...
  • Page 180 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...
  • Page 181: Frequency Programming Commands

    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...
  • Page 182 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...
  • Page 183: Current Programming Commands

    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...
  • Page 184 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...
  • Page 185: Current Protection Programming Commands

    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...
  • Page 186 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...
  • Page 187: Phase Programming Commands

    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...
  • Page 188: Waveform Programming Commands

    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...
  • Page 189: Table 8-2: Available Included Afx Series® Waveforms

    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...
  • Page 190 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...
  • Page 191 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...
  • Page 192 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...
  • Page 193 <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...
  • Page 194 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...
  • Page 195: Power Protection Programming Commands

    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...
  • Page 196 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...
  • Page 197 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...
  • Page 198: Status Commands

    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...
  • Page 199 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...
  • Page 200: System Commands

    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...
  • Page 201: System Information Commands

    <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...
  • Page 202: System Configuration Commands

    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...
  • Page 203 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...
  • Page 204: Parallel System Commands

    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...
  • Page 205: System Sanitization Commands

    <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...
  • Page 206 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...
  • Page 207 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...
  • Page 208 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...
  • Page 209: Communication Serial Port Commands

    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...
  • Page 210: Communication Usb Commands

    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...
  • Page 211 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...
  • Page 212: System Firmware Commands

    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...
  • Page 213: System Remote Access Commands

    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...
  • Page 214 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...
  • Page 215: Ieee488.2 Common Commands

    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...
  • Page 216 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...
  • Page 217 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...
  • Page 218 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...
  • Page 219 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...
  • Page 220: Status And Events Registers

    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...
  • Page 221 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...
  • Page 222: Status Event Register (Esr)

    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...
  • Page 223: Scpi Status Registers

    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...
  • Page 224 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...
  • Page 225: Usb Driver Installation

    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...
  • Page 226 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...
  • Page 227: Lan Interface Configuration

    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...
  • Page 228  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...
  • Page 229: Access Control

    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...
  • Page 230: Browser 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 230 of 274...
  • Page 231 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...
  • Page 232 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...
  • Page 233: Front Panel Access Control

    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...
  • Page 234: Web Browser Interface

    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...
  • Page 235: Home Screen

    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...
  • Page 236: Browser Status Bar

    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...
  • Page 237: Source Control Screens

    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...
  • Page 238: Program Control

    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...
  • Page 239: Protection Mode Settings

     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...
  • Page 240: Transient Programming And Execution

    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...
  • Page 241: Program Memory Management

    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...
  • Page 242: Waveform Selection

    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...
  • Page 243: Measurement Screens

    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...
  • Page 244: Measurement Monitor

    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...
  • Page 245: Measurement Real-Time Plot

     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...
  • Page 246: Measurement Data Logger

    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...
  • Page 247: Configuration Screens

    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...
  • Page 248: Configuration Unit Settings

    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...
  • Page 249: Configuration User Limits

    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...
  • Page 250: Configuration Ramp Time & Slew Rate

    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...
  • Page 251: System Screens

    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...
  • Page 252: System Error/Event Queue

    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...
  • Page 253: System Fault List

    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...
  • Page 254: System Interface Setup

    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...
  • Page 255: System Unit Information

    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...
  • Page 256: System Parallel 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 256 of 274...
  • Page 257: System Memory Manager

    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...
  • Page 258: System Calibration

    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...
  • Page 259: System Remote Support

    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...
  • Page 260: System Firmware Update

    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...
  • Page 261: Calibration

    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...
  • Page 262: Calibration Procedures

    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...
  • Page 263: Current Calibration - Offset

    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...
  • Page 264: Voltage Calibration - Gain

    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...
  • Page 265: Current Gain Calibration Setup Diagrams

    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...
  • Page 266: Current Calibration Load Values

    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...
  • Page 267: Current Calibration - Gain

    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...
  • Page 268: Service And Maintenance

    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...
  • Page 269: Authorized Service Centers

    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...
  • Page 270: Ce Mark Declaration Of Conformity

    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...
  • Page 271: Index

    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...
  • Page 272 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...
  • Page 274 Pacific Power Source The Power of Expertise Copyright  2016, Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS.

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