Keysight U8030A Series User Manual

Keysight U8030A Series User Manual

Triple output dc power supply
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  • Page 1 T h e t e s t & me a s u r e me n t e q u i p me n t y o u n e e d a t t h e p r i c e y o u w a n t . A l l t e s t I n s t r u me n t s , I n c .
  • Page 2 Keysight U8030A Series Triple Output DC Power Supply User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 Printed in Malaysia forth therein, does not require or CONTAINED HEREIN. SHOULD Published by: permit, among other things, that KEYSIGHT AND THE USER HAVE A Keysight: (1) Furnish technical SEPARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENT Keysight Technologies information related to commercial WITH WARRANTY TERMS COVERING...
  • Page 4: Safety Symbols

    Direct current (DC) designed to be operated with one terminal at earth potential. Alternating current (AC) Positive binding post Protective earth (ground) terminal Negative binding post Out position of a bi-stable push control Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 5: Safety Considerations

    Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards for design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Keysight Technologies assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
  • Page 6: Environmental Conditions

    Environmental Conditions The U8030A Series is designed for indoor use and in an area with low condensation. The table below shows the general environmental requirements for this instrument. Environmental cond ition Requirement Operating condition – 0 °C to 40 °C...
  • Page 7: Regulatory Markings

    The CSA mark is a registered substance elements are expected to trademark of the Canadian leak or deteriorate during normal use. Standards Association. Forty years is the expected useful life of the product. Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 8: Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee) Directive 2002/96/Ec

    To return this unwanted instrument, contact your nearest Keysight Service Center, or visit http://about.keysight.com/en/companyinfo/environment/takeback.shtml for more information. Sales and Technical Support To contact Keysight for sales and technical support, refer to the support links on the following Keysight websites: – www.keysight.com/find/U8030 (product-specific information and support, software and documentation updates) –...
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  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 12 ........61 Characteristics and Specifications Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
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  • Page 18 Keysight U8030A Series Triple Output DC Power Supply User’s Guide Introduction About This Manual Preparing Your Power Supply Your Power Supply in Brief Operating Your Power Supply List of Error Codes This chapter teaches you how to set up your power supply for the first time. An...
  • Page 19: Introduction

    Introduction About This Manual The descriptions and instructions in this manual apply to the Keysight U8031A and U8032A triple output DC power supplies (hereafter referred to as the power supply). The model U8032A appears in all illustrations. Documentation map The following manuals are available for your power supply. For the latest version, please visit our website at: http://www.keysight.com/find/U8031A.
  • Page 20: Preparing Your Power Supply

    Keep the original packaging in case the power supply has to be returned to Keysight in the future. If you return the power supply for service, attach a tag identifying the owner and model number. Also, include a brief description of the problem.
  • Page 21: Connecting Power To The Instrument

    If the instrument does not turn on Use the following steps to help solve problems you might encounter when turning on the instrument. If you need more help, refer to the U8030A Series Service Guide for instructions on returning the instrument to Keysight Technologies for service.
  • Page 22: Checking The Instrument Output

    The following procedures check to ensure that the power supply develops its rated outputs and properly responds to operation from the front panel. For complete performance and verification tests, refer to the U8030A Series Service Guide. From the front-panel VFD (vacuum-fluorescent display), you can monitor actual values of output voltage and current (meter mode) or voltage and current limit values (limit mode).
  • Page 23 Ensure that all the outputs are disabled (the OFF annunciator is turned on). 4 Enable the output for Output 1. Press the [Output 1 On/Off] button (the OFF annunciator for OUT1 turns off). Notice that the display is in the meter mode. Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 24 Output 2. Press [1] or [2] to switch between Output 1 and Output 2 (the OUT1 and OUT2 annunciators will turn on and off respectively). 9 Disable the outputs, turn off the power supply, and remove the short from the output terminals. Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 25: Rack-Mounting The Instrument

    You can mount the power supply in a standard 19-inch rack cabinet. Instructions and mounting hardware are included with the rack-mounting kit. To rack-mount a single instrument, order adapter kit 5063-9245. Figure 1-1 Rack-mount adapter kit Figure 1-2 U8030A Series rack-mount dimensions Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 26: Enabling Or Disabling The Backlight

    [Back Light] button to disable the LCD backlight. If viewing the display becomes difficult in low-light conditions, press the [Back Light] button again to enable the LCD backlight. The LCD backlight is enabled by default upon power-on. NOTE Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 27: Your Power Supply In Brief

    Introduction Your Power Supply in Brief Dimensions 179.0 mm 379.0 mm 212.3 mm Figure 1-3 U8030A Series dimensions Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 28: Overview

    Stores the current operating state or recalls a previously stored operating state [Memory] from the available memory locations (M1, M2, or M3). [Memory Output] Recalls all stored operating in sequence once (single) or in a loop. [Δt] Adjusts the memory output time interval. Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 29 Positive, negative, and ground (shared) binding posts for Output 1 wire binding posts connections. Output 2 Positive, negative, and ground (shared) binding posts for Output 2 wire binding posts connections. 5 V binding posts Positive and negative binding posts for 5 V output wire connections. Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 30: Table 1-3 Rear Panel Legends And Descriptions

    Set the line voltage and line fuse rating to the proper values that are appropriate selector for your location. Ventilation fan Ventilation fan to exhaust heat and air from the instrument. Physical lock mechanism Enables the physical lock mechanism. Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 31: Display Screen

    All the power supply outputs are disabled. 88.88 V Line 1: Voltage and current values display for Output 1. 8.88 A 88.88 V Line 2: Voltage and current values display for Output 2. 8.88 A Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 32 The power supply is supplying constant current from the Output 1 binding posts. OUT2 Output 2 is selected. The power supply is supplying constant voltage from the Output 2 binding posts. The power supply is supplying constant current from the Output 2 binding posts. Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 33: Output Connections

    The voltage drops across the load wires should be limited to less than 2 V. Refer to the American Wire Gauge (AWG) standard to calculate the voltage drop for some commonly used AWG wire copper. Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 34: Operating Your Power Supply

    0 °C to 40 °C. Power supply loading is derated from 40 °C to 55 °C. A fan cools the power supply by drawing air through the sides and exhausting it out the back. Using a Keysight rack-mount will not impede the flow of air. Bench operation Your power supply must be installed in a location that allows sufficient space at the sides and rear of the power supply for adequate air circulation.
  • Page 35: List Of Error Codes

    EEPROM read error Failed to calibrate voltage DAC Failed to calibrate voltage ADC Failed to calibrate OVP Failed to calibrate current DAC Failed to calibrate current ADC Failed to calibrate OCP Analog board unknown error Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 36 Over temperature Failed EEPROM test Failed voltage +15 V Failed voltage +5 V Failed voltage +2.5 V Failed voltage +1 V Failed ADC test Failed DAC test Failed communication with analog board Unsupported analog board Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 37 Introduction THIS PAGE HAS BEEN INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK. Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 38 Memory Operations Memory Output Operations Programming the Overvoltage Protection Programming the Overcurrent Protection Keylock Operation System-Related Operations Extending the Voltage and Current Range This chapter shows you the operations and features for the U8030A Series triple output DC power supplies.
  • Page 39: Operation And Features

    When you press the [Display Limit] button, the voltage and current limit values NOTE will be shown on the display for about five seconds. If there is no activity detected, the display will return to the meter mode. Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 40 Verify that the power supply is in the constant voltage mode. Ensure that the NOTE constant voltage (CV) annunciator is on. If the constant current (CC) annunciator is on instead, choose a higher current limit. Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 41: Constant Current Operation

    – Press the [Display Limit] button to set the display to the limit mode. The LIMIT annunciator turns on. – The display will show the voltage and current limit values for the selected output. – The display for the non-selected output remains unchanged. Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 42 Verify that the power supply is in the constant current mode. Ensure that the NOTE constant current (CC) annunciator is on. If the constant voltage (CV) annunciator is on instead, choose a higher voltage limit. Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 43: 5 V Operation

    – The 5 V annunciator turns off. – The 5VOL annunciator turns on. – To clear the overload condition and enable the 5V output in a single step, press the [5 V On/Off] button. Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 44: Circuit Fault Condition

    – The 5 V annunciator blinks. – The circuit fault condition might be cleared by cycling the unit power. – If the fault condition persists, stop using the unit and send it to an authorized service center for repair. Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 45: Track Mode Operation

    – The voltage setting of the non-selected output is set to the same voltage setting of the selected output. 4 Disable the track mode. – Press the [Track] button again. The TRACK annunciator turns off. – The track mode is disabled. Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 46: Output On/Off Operation

    – If any of the outputs are enabled, pressing the [All On/Off] button will disable all the outputs. If all the outputs are disabled, pressing the [All On/Off] button will enable all the NOTE outputs. Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 47: Turn On Or Off Individual Outputs

    – The display Output 1 and Output 2 on line 1 and 2 remains unchanged. – Press the [5 V On/Off] button again to disable the 5 V output. The OFF annunciator turns on only when all the three outputs are disabled. NOTE Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 48: Memory Operations

    3 Press the [Memory] button again to save the current operating state in the chosen memory location. – The display will show dOnE. – The M1, M2, and M3 annunciators turn off. To cancel this operation, allow the unit to idle for five seconds. NOTE Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 49: Recalling An Operating State

    3 Press the [Memory] button again to recall the stored operating state in the chosen memory location. – The display will show dOnE. – The M1, M2, and M3 annunciators turn off. To cancel this operation, allow the unit to idle for five seconds. NOTE Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 50: Memory Output Operations

    – The M3 annunciator blinks for two seconds. The M1 and M2 annunciators are steadily on. – The memory output operation is completed. – The Δt annunciator turns off, and all the M1, M2, and M3 annunciators turn off. Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 51: Enable The Memory Output Loop Operation

    2 Cancel the memory output loop operation. – Pressing the [Memory Output] button during the memory output loop operation will terminate the operation immediately. – All outputs will be disabled. – The OFF annunciator turns on. Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 52: Program The Memory Output Time Interval

    – You can set the time interval within the range of 0 s to 9999.99 s. – Press and hold the [Δt] button to save the setting. – The display shows dOnE. To cancel this operation, allow the unit to idle for five seconds. NOTE Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 53: Programming The Overvoltage Protection

    – The display will show the OVP value for the selected output. – The V annunciator will blink continuously. 3 Turn the knob to ad just the OVP value. – While the V annunciator is blinking, turn the knob and adjust to the desired OVP value. Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 54: Disable The Ovp

    – If the OVP trip occurs on Output 1, the display shows triP on line 1 and the OVP1 annunciator blinks. – If the OVP trip occurs on Output 2, the display shows triP on line 2 and the OVP2 annunciator blinks. Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 55 To avoid this, a diode must be connected in series with the output as shown in Figure 2-1. Figure 2-1 Recommended protection circuit for battery charging Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 56: Programming The Overcurrent Protection

    – The display will show the OCP value for the selected output. – The A annunciator will blink continuously. 3 Turn the knob to ad just the OCP value. – While the A annunciator is blinking, turn the knob and adjust to the desired OCP value. Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 57: Disable The Ocp

    – Press [2] to select Output 2. – The corresponding annunciator (OUT1 or OUT2) turns on. 2 Disable the OCP. – Press the [Over Current] button again to disable the OCP. – The corresponding OCP annunciator (OCP1 or OCP2) turns off. Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 58: Clear The Overcurrent Condition

    – The corresponding annunciator (OUT1 or OUT2) turns on. 2 Clear the OCP trip. – Press the [Over Current] button again to clear the OCP trip. If the OCP trip persists, decrease the current limit settings to clear the tripping. NOTE Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 59: Keylock Operation

    – Press and hold the [Lock/Unlock] button for more than one second. – While the [Lock/Unlock] button is being held down, the display will show HOLd until the keylock is disabled. – After the keylock is disabled, the LOCK annunciator turns off. Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 60: System-Related Operations

    – After that, the display shows: – the firmware and board versions of analog board 1 on line 1, and – the firmware and board versions of analog board 2 on line 2 for one second. Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 61: Extending The Voltage And Current Range

    When serial connection is used, the output voltage is the sum of output voltage across all power supplies, while the output current is the output current from an individual power supply. Each power supply must be adjusted to obtain the total output voltage. Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
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  • Page 63 Operation and Features Figure 2-3 Connecting units in parallel Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 64 Keysight U8030A Series Triple Output DC Power Supply User’s Guide Characteristics and Specifications For the characteristics and specifications of the U8030A Series Triple Output DC Power Supply, refer to the datasheet at http://literature.cdn.keysight.com/litweb/pdf/5990-9321EN.pdf.
  • Page 65 Characteristics and Specifications THIS PAGE HAS BEEN INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK. Keysight U8030A Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 66 This information is subject to change without notice. Always refer to the Keysight website for the latest revision. © Keysight Technologies 2011-2017 Edition 6, August 25, 2017 Printed in Malaysia *U8031-90004* U8031-90004 www.keysight.com...

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