Page 3
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000L Series User’s Manual Version 1.1 October 2017...
Page 4
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Chroma ATE INC. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Page 5
All of Chroma’s instruments are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment. Chroma agrees to repair or replace any assembly or component found to be defective, under normal use during this period. Chroma’s obligation under this warranty is limited solely to repairing any such instrument, which in Chroma’s sole...
Page 6
Material Contents Declaration The recycling label shown on the product indicates the Hazardous Substances contained in the product as the table listed below. : See <Table 1>. : See <Table 2>. <Table 1> Hazardous Substances Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Selected Phthalates Chromium Biphenyls/...
Page 7
“” indicates that the level of the specified chemical substance exceeds the threshold level specified in the standards of SJ/T-11363-2006 and EU Directive 2011/65/EU. Chroma is not fully transitioned to lead-free solder assembly at this moment; however, most of the components used are RoHS compliant.
Page 9
Failure to comply with these precautions or specific WARNINGS given elsewhere in this manual will violate safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Chroma assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
Page 10
Safety Symbols DANGER – High voltage. Explanation: To avoid injury, death of personnel, or damage to the instrument, the operator must refer to the explanation in the instruction manual. High temperature: This symbol indicates the temperature is hazardous to human beings. Do not touch it to avoid any personal injury.
Page 11
Revision History The following lists the additions, deletions and modifications in this manual at each revision. Date Version Revised Sections July 2017 Complete this manual. Oct. 2017 Add the entire section of “Overpower Protection”. Modify the following sections: the content in the sections of “Features & Operations”, “Electrical Specifications”, “Display Check”, “Remote Sensing”...
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000L Series User’s Manual Table of Contents General Information....................1-1 Features & Operations ..................1-1 Precautions......................1-5 Maintaining the 62000L Series ................1-5 Product Users ....................... 1-5 Safety Information....................1-6 Symbols and Terms ....................1-7 Electrical Specifications ..................1-8 Contents .......................
Page 14
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000L Series User’s Manual 3.11.8 SCPI Command Version ................3-26 3.12 Calibration ......................3-26 3.12.1 Un-secure Calibration ................3-26 3.12.2 Securing Calibration .................. 3-27 3.12.3 Changing the Security Code ..............3-27 3.12.4 Calibration Procedures ................3-28 3.12.5...
Features & Operations The 62000L series is a high performance auto-ranging portable DC power supply (Max.: 108W, 36V, 7A / 150W, 60V, 6A) with a single channel output, and standard GPIB and USB interfaces. The outstanding features and easy operation provide a great solution for your R&D, manufacturing test, and QC inspection requirements.
Page 16
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000L Series User’s Manual Easy-To-Use Control Knob The knob on the 62000L series utilizes photo-interrupted technology. It’s durable and reliable. The enhanced sensitivity completely replaces the need for numerical input keys. Highly Readable Display ...
Page 17
General Information Wave in Blue: Voltage / Wave in Purple: Current Fast Response Time – 1 This oscilloscope test measures the time for the output voltage to recover to within 15 mV of nominal output voltage. The undershoot change is a result of a 3.5 A to 7 A load step, with the recovery taking only 14.0 us.
Page 18
Portable Size (H: 2U, W: 1/2U) and Light Weight (<2.5Kgs or 5.5Lbs) The 62000L series weight is less than 2.5Kgs. The carton size for one 62000L is 26(W)*14(H)*34(D) cm. The shipping weight for marine shipment is about 2.5 Kgs. For air shipment the weight is about 3Kgs.
This equipment must not be used in dangerous situations where damage may result. This product should be placed in a safe area while not in use. The maximum weight loading on the 62000L series case is 20Kgs. Exceeding this might cause the equipment to malfunction.
When replacing fuses, use only the same type and same rating as specified. Do not try to operate the power supply if it is damaged. Disconnect the power from the equipment and consult the local service representative. Return the product to Chroma service department if necessary. ...
This symbol indicates an earth (ground) terminal. This symbol indicates this product complies with the essential requirements or the applicable European laws or directives with respect to safety, health, environment, and consumer protections. Note The complete set of 62000L series specifications is included in specification table.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000L Series User’s Manual Electrical Specifications ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Model 62010L-36-7 62015L-60-6 Output Ratings (@ 0℃ ~ 40℃) Output Voltage 0~36V 0~60V Output Current 0~7A 0~6A Output Power 108W 150W Line Regulation Voltage 0.01%+2mV 0.01%+2mV Current 0.01%+250uA 0.01%+250uA...
General Information <10ms (when the trip voltage is less than OCP Activation Time <10ms 1φ 100~120Vac ± 10% V or 1φ AC Input Operating Voltage Range 220~240Vac ± 10% V , 47~63 Hz Operating Temperature 0℃ to 40℃ Operating Humidity Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperature up to 35℃...
Preliminary Check Preliminary Check Before using this power supply for the first time, please complete the following actions. 1. Make sure that the power line voltage setting on the rear panel is correct: The power line voltage must be set to the proper value for your country once you receive this unit.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000L Series User’s Manual 2.2.2 Current Output Check Through the following steps, you may check the basic current functions with a short on the power supply’s output. 1. Turn on the power supply: The power-on/reset state is running, the output is disabled (the OFF light is on), and the knob is selected for voltage control.
Preliminary Check 3. Change position of the power-line voltage selector until the correct voltage appears. 4. Put back the power-line voltage selector and the fuse-holder assembly. Note The default setting is 230V, make sure that the correct voltage is applied and the fuse works properly.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000L Series User’s Manual level, and clear overcurrent condition. 9. Menu: This button accesses the function settings. When the Menu button is pressed, and the knob is rotated, the display will show SENSE, MA/SL, SEQ, SYSTEM, CAL, and GPIB one by one.
Preliminary Check which has an IEEE-488 port. 4. Power-Line Voltage Setting: There are 115V & 230V options. 5. Information: This power supply conforms to CE requirements, with a maximum of 400VA consumption. As the note indicates the power supply requires the correct rated power line voltage and specified power line fuse.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000L Series User’s Manual 2. Move the blinking cursor to the proper position by using the buttons, and change the blinking cursor value to the required voltage limit by rotating the control knob. If the limit change times out, press the button again.
Page 31
Preliminary Check 11. Limit: The display shows the values for the voltage and current limits. 12. ERR: Some hardware or remote interface command errors are detected and the error has not been cleared. 13. OFF: The power supply’s output is disabled. Note You can display the following condition after rebooting your power supply.
Power Supply Operation Power Supply Operation Please read the following overview of the front panel keys before operating the power supply. The power supply is configured to front panel operation mode by default before shipment. While powering on, the power supply automatically enters into the front panel operation mode.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000L Series User’s Manual The display presents operating status and error codes for the power supply. For example, when an error occurs, the symbol will light up on the display. For more information, please refer to “2.4.4 Display Check.”...
Power Supply Operation Remote Operation: CURRent {<current> |MIN|MAX} This command sets the current. VOLTage {<voltage> |MIN|MAX} This command sets the voltage. OUTPut ON This command enables the output. Constant Current Operation Constant current (CC) operation, using the front panel or through remote control, is reviewed below.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000L Series User’s Manual exceeded, the power supply will automatically adjust the constant voltage, and the output current will drop in proportion. 3. When the VA value from setting the meter mode or the limit mode exceeds...
Power Supply Operation Setting the Overvoltage Protection The overvoltage protection is designed to prevent the load from output voltages that reach a specified value greater than the defined protection value. To accomplish the OVP, the output is shorted via an internal SCR when the trip level is set greater than 3V or by programming the output to 1V when the trip level is set to less than 3V.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000L Series User’s Manual the power supply once the overvoltage condition occurs. If the output of your power supply connects an external voltage source such as a battery, the SCR will continuously sink a large amount of current from the source and possibly damage the power supply.
Power Supply Operation supply output to drop to zero and the OCP symbol will start to blink. The OCP TRIP message will be displayed immediately. Clearing the overcurrent condition via the front panel When the OCP Trip appears, and if it was caused by an external voltage source like a battery, disconnect the source first.
Page 40
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000L Series User’s Manual 62000L have to be wired to your DUT’s + and - terminals. Third, you need to enable the sense option via the front panel. 1. Wire the 62000L’s output to your DUT: You can connect the output + &...
Power Supply Operation sense signal will light at the right side of the display as shown below. To exit the configuration session, press any other key to exit. 3.7.1 Constant Voltage Regulation The constant voltage (CV) regulation specification for load applications applies at the output terminals of the power supply.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000L Series User’s Manual Note 1. For voltage sense connections, the sense leads have to be connected to the output terminals. 2. Before the connecting the external sense connections, we strongly recommended you to turn off the power supply.
Power Supply Operation 62015L-60-6 can be connected in series maximum 4 units up to 240V output voltage and be connected in parallel maximum 7 units to 42A output current. Note 62015L-60-6 opens this function after S/N:L02000000122. 3.8.1 Connections in Series To output voltage in the 0V to 252V range, connect two or more power supplies in series.
Page 44
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000L Series User’s Manual damage from high voltage coming from the DUT. Slave Unit 2. Output terminal connection Connect the Master output + to the DUT +, the Master output - to the Slave1 output +, the Slave1 output - to the Slave2 output +, and the Slave2 output - to the DUT - to form the connection in series.
Power Supply Operation signal will show at the bottom right like the picture “Slave State.” However, when the master state is enabled, there is no signal shown at the bottom right. 1. Press the button. Menu 2. Rotate the Knob to show MA/SL on the display. 3.
Page 46
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000L Series User’s Manual The connection diagram in parallel is illustrated below. How to connection power supplies in parallel: For example, to connect 3 units in parallel for to output 21A, please follow the procedures below. There are three parts to the setup.
Page 47
Power Supply Operation The buttons used are the same as the ones for setting the units in series. This setup requires only 1 unit. Before setting this unit to Master, disable the output. 1. Press the button. Menu 2. Rotate the Knob to show MA/SL on the display. 3.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000L Series User’s Manual Unit 1, set the master condition to the output off state. Unit 2, set the slave condition to the output off state. Unit 3, set the slave condition to the output off state.
Power Supply Operation The buttons used are the same as the ones when setting the DELAY time. 1. Press the button. Menu 2. Rotate the Knob to show MA/SL on the display. 3. Press the button to confirm. Menu 4. Rotate the Knob to show SETUP on the display. 5.
3.10 SEQ (Sequencing Mode) The 62000L series supports a sequencing mode. This mode allows you to output different voltages and currents over time. There are 8 steps to the setup. When the SEQ is activated, the sequence is run from start to finish step-by-step.
Page 51
Power Supply Operation before using this menu. STEP: The SEQ’s settings can be saved from step 0 to step 7. In the step settings, you need to set TRAMP (ramp time) including M (minute), S (second), VOLT (voltage), or CURR (current), and TDWELL (dwelling time) including H (hour), M (minute), and S (second) ...
Page 52
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000L Series User’s Manual display. Then leave 0H in this setting. 11. Press the button once to confirm. TDWELL 0M (default) will show on the Menu display. Then leave 0M in this setting. 12. Press the button once to confirm.
Page 53
Power Supply Operation 10. Press the button once to confirm. The Menu will return to SEQ menu. Menu 11. Rotate the Knob to show SETUP on the display. 12. Press the Menu button once to confirm. START will show on the display. 13.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000L Series User’s Manual OUTPut:SEQuence:STEP:RAMP {<step>},{<time in ms>|MIN|MAX} Set ramp time of a step. Step is S0~S7. The ramp time allows you to set from 0 to 3599999ms. OUTPut:SEQuence:STEP:RAMP? {<step>} Query ramp time of a step. Step is S0~S7. Return ramp time in ms.
Power Supply Operation SYST:ERR? Read an error from the error queue. 3.11.2 Beep/Alarm Settings Beeps are used to indicate a front panel operation (button pressing or knob rotating) is detected or to alarm an unexpected condition (OVP/OCP tripped) occurs. You can change the beep behaviors.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000L Series User’s Manual You can set a string (up to 49 characters) to show on the display. Limited by the display digits, the string is scrolling if it is longer than 6 characters. Only alphanumeric characters and ‘-’...
Menu 4. The following message is an example. The identification string with a brand name, a model name, a serial number, and a firmware version is scrolling on the display. CHROMA ATE,62010L-36-7,L01000000066,1.00-1.00 Remote Operation: *IDN? Query the identification string of the power supply. The returned identification string is like CHROMA ATE,62010L-36-7,L01000000066,1.00-1.00.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000L Series User’s Manual 3.11.8 SCPI Command Version The power supply is compliant with the rules and regulations of the present version of SCPI. The SCPI version is the same as what you command from the remote interface.
Power Supply Operation 3.12.2 Securing Calibration After the calibration is completed, it’s recommended to enable the security again to prevent un-qualified calibration. To enable the calibration security, follow the procedures below. Front Panel Operation: 1. Press the button once. Rotate the knob to the CAL. Menu 2.
The display will look like the state below. V_LO 01.800V 9. Read the DVM and adjust the voltage value on the display of the 62000L series to match the measured value. For example, if the DVM’s reading is 2.029V, use the knob and the ...
Page 61
C_LO 0.3200A 18. Read the DVM and adjust the current value on the display of the 62000L series to match the measured value. For example, if the DVM’s reading is 0.3500A, use the knob and the or buttons to adjust the display value to 0.3500A. The display will look like the state below.
To save the calibration message, you have to operate via the remote control only. Front Panel Operation: To get the calibration information on the 62000L series, please follow the procedures below. 1. Press the button once. Rotate the knob to the CAL.
Front Panel Operation: To check /set the GPIB address, please follow the procedures below. Please note that this setting is available for the 62000L series unit whose GPIB card is installed. 1. Press the button once. Rotate the knob to the GPIB.
TRIGgered {<voltage>|MIN|MAX} TRIGgered? {MIN|MAX} 4.1.2 Symbols Used in SCPI Commands Before continue introduce the SCPI commands for 62000L series, you need to know the following notations used for the SCPI command syntax. Square Brackets ([]) : Indicate optional keywords or parameters, and can be omitted.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000L Series User’s Manual following string VOLT MAX;CURR MAX is the same as commanding with VOLT MAX and then CURR MAX. It’s vital to use a colon and a semicolon to combine commands from CAUTION different subsystems. For example, in the following command string, an error appears if they are not used.
Remote Control Reference 4.1.6 SCPI Command Terminators A command string sent to the power supply has to end with a <new line> character. The message from the IEEE-488 EOI (end-or-identify) is analyzed as a <new line> character and used to terminate a command string substituting a <new line> character. It’s also accepted that a <carriage return>...
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000L Series User’s Manual String parameters contain virtually any set of ASCII characters. A string has to start and end with matching quotes; either with a single quote or with a double quote. You can type it twice without any characters in between to include the quote delimiter as part of the string.
Page 69
Remote Control Reference For a clearer command description, please read the following examples carefully. APPLy {<voltage>|DEF|MIN|MAX}[,{<current>|DEF|MIN|MAX}] This command is used to set the CV/CC limit values. It is combination of the commands VOLT and CURR. If one of the voltage and current value are not in the valid data range, an error occurs.
Page 70
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000L Series User’s Manual This command is used to program the pending triggered current level, which is a stored value that is transferred to the output terminals when a trigger occurs. Subsequent CURRent commands won’t affect any pending triggered levels.
Page 71
Remote Control Reference This query command is used to query the presently programmed voltage level of the power supply. The presently programmed voltage level will return in scientific format. When commanding VOLTage? MAX and VOLTage? MIN, the highest and lowest programmable voltage levels return.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000L Series User’s Manual This command is used to clear the overvoltage protection tripped event. After commanding, the output voltage is restored to the state in which it was before the protection feature occurred and the OVP trip level keeps unchanged to the value presently programmed. Before clearing the tripped event, keep the output voltage lower than the trip OVP point, or adjust the OVP trip level more greatly than the output setting.
Remote Control Reference Send a wait command *WAI to ensure synchronization once the bus source is selected. When commanding *WAI, the power supply will wait for all pending operations to finish before executing other additional commands. For example, the command, TRIG:SOUR BUS;...
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000L Series User’s Manual 4.2.3.1 Commands for Master & Slave Application The commands in this section are used to control the Master & Slave application. For more details about Master & Slave application, please refer to the section 3.7.
Page 75
Remote Control Reference :SEQuence:STEP:CURRent? {<step>} :SEQuence:STEP:DWELl {<step>},{<time in ms>|MIN|MAX} :SEQuence:STEP:DWELl? {<step>} :SEQuence:STEP:RAMP {<step>},{<time in ms>|MIN|MAX} :SEQuence:STEP:RAMP? {<step>} :SEQuence:STEP:VOLTage {<step>},{<voltage>|DEF|MIN|MAX} :SEQuence:STEP:VOLTage? {<step>} :SEQuence:STEP? {<step>} OUTPut:SEQuence[:STATe] {0|1|OFF|ON} Enable/Disable output sequence function. OUTPut:SEQuence[:STATe]? Return 0 if output sequence is disabled, and return 1 if output sequence is enabled. OUTPut:SEQuence:MODE {0|1|2} Set mode of output sequence.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000L Series User’s Manual Set dwelling of a step. The step index is from S0 to S7. Maximum dwelling is 86399999ms. OUTPut:SEQuence:STEP:DWELI? {<step>} Query dwelling of a step. The step index is from is S0 to S7. Return dwelling in ms.
Page 77
This query command is used to query the identification string of the power supply. The identification string contains 4 fields like that are shown below. CHROMA ATE,62010L-36-7,L01000000066,1.00-1.00 The first field is the manufacturer name. The second field is the model name. The third field is the serial number of the device.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000L Series User’s Manual *RCL {0|1|…|15} This command is used to recall the stored operation states. For more details, please refer to the “Storing and Recalling Operation States”. 4.2.5 Calibration Commands The following calibration commands are used to calibrate your power supply. For detailed command information, please read the command descriptions coming next to the commands.
Remote Control Reference CALibration:VOLTage[:DATA] <numeric value> This command is used to enter the CV calibration data. Before using this command, a calibration level should set first or an calibration sequence interrupt error will be generated. CALibration:VOLTage:LEVel {MINimum|MIDdle|MAXimum} This command is used to set the CV calibration level of the power supply. There are two calibration points for the power supply to calibrate CV.
Page 80
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000L Series User’s Manual *CLS This command is used to clear all event registers and Status Byte register. *ESE <enable value> This command is used to enable bits in the Standard Event Enable register. Then the selected bits will be reported to the Status Byte.
4.3.1 Regarding Programming Ranges 62000L series is a power supply with the auto range feature. You don’t have to set values depending on the range. The available programming value for a parameter varies according to the desired output range of the power supply. Please refer to the following table to identify the programming values.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000L Series User’s Manual Source Item Value Info. (62010L-36-7/62015L-60-6) Programming Range 0V to 37.8V 0V to 60V MAX Value 37.8V MIN Value Voltage DEFault Value Value stored in Value stored in location 0 location 0 *RST Value...
Page 83
Remote Control Reference In addition, an event register is a read-only register that can generate defined conditions from the power supply. Bits in an event register are under a locked status. Once an even bit is set, the following status changes will be ignored. Bits in an event register are automatically cleared by a query, such as *ESR?, STAT:QUES:EVEN? or *CLS.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000L Series User’s Manual 4.3.2.1 The Questionable Status Register The Questionable Status register reports information about the power supply. The bit 0 and bit 1 provides the information about the output CV/CC regulation. If the power supply is/was in CC (constant current) mode, the bit 0 sets to 1.
Remote Control Reference Decimal Definition Value Operation accomplished. All commands prior to and including *OPC have been executed. Always set to 0. Not Used Query Error. The power supply tried to read the output buffer, which is empty. Or, a new command line was received before a preceding query had been read.
Page 86
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000L Series User’s Manual example, 24 (8+16) will be returned when querying the status of the Status Byte register, QUES and MAV conditions have occurred. In addition, the Status Byte Enable register will be cleared under the following conditions.
Page 87
Remote Control Reference to set up the enable masks of the Status Byte summary register. Send *OPC? and enter the result to verify synchronization. Now, if any of the conditions corresponding to the enabled summary bits in the Status Byte register occurs, the power supply send a USB488 Interrupt-IN packet as shown as the above table to the host.
Error Messages Error Messages When a syntax or hardware error has been detected, the front-panel Err annunciator turns on and the power supply beeps once each time an error is generated. A record of up to 32 errors is stored in the power supply’s error queue. Errors are retrieved in first-in-first-out (FIFO) order.
Page 90
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000L Series User’s Manual There is one or more invalid separator in the command string. You may have used a comma instead of a colon, semicolon, or blank space; or you may have used a blank space instead of a comma.
Page 91
Error Messages An invalid character string was received. Check to see if you have enclosed the character string in single or double quotes. Example : DISP:TEXT “HELLO -211 Trigger Ignored A Group Execute Trigger (GET) or *TRG was received but the trigger was ignored. Make sure that the trigger source should be selected to the bus and the trigger subsystem should be initiated by INIT[:IMM] command.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000L Series User’s Manual A command which generates too much data to fit in the output buffer was received and the input buffer is also full. Command execution continues but all data are lost. -440 Query UNTERMINATED after Indefinite Response The *IDN? Command must be the last query command within a command string.
Page 93
Error Messages 711 Cal Sequence Interrupted Calibration sequence was interrupted. You may lose some steps in calibration procedure. 712 Bad DAC Cal Data Failed to calibrate internal DAC. 714 Bad OVP cal data 715 Bad OCP cal data...
Page 95
Chroma’s Continuous Quality Process User Manual Customer Feedback Chroma welcomes all comments and recommendations to improve this publication in the future editions. Please scan the QR code below or click the URL http://www.chromaate.com/survey?n=793ce6db-17ef-4cd3-b0de-8bbd09aa38e0 to fill in the customer feedback form. Thank you!
Page 96
66 Huaya 1st Road, Guishan, Taoyuan 33383, Taiwan 台灣桃園市 33383 龜山區 華亞一路 66 號 T +886-3-327-9999 F +886-3-327-8898 Mail: info@chromaate.com http://www.chromaate.com Copyright by CHROMA ATE INC. All Rights Reserved. All other trade names referenced are the properties of their respective companies.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the 62000L Series and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers