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Switching Type Programmable DC Power Supply MX Series User Manual Manual Part NO. 018MX-1.0...
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ODA shall not be liable for errors or for incidental or be liable for errors or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, use, or performance of this document or of any information contained herein.
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Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings or instructions elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. ODA Technologies assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements. General...
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Safety Symbol Direct current Alternating current Both direct and alternating current Three phase alternating current Earth (ground) terminal Protective earth ground terminal. Frame or chassis terminal Terminal is at earth potential. Neutral conductor on permanently Line conductor on installed equipment permanently installed equipment.
CONTENTS 1. General Information ------------------------------------------------------------ 1-1. Feature ------------------------------------------------------------- General Feature Remote Interface Characteristics Calibration Factory Function Self Test Function 1-2. Accessories and Options ---------------------------------------------- Accessories Options 1-3. Inspecting the Unit Mechanical Check Electrical Check 1-4. Operating Conditions 1-5. Check Before Power On Power Cord Check Rack Mounting 1-6.
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3-3. Remote Voltage Sensing ----------------------------------------------------- CV Regulation Output Rating Output Noise Stability Remote Voltage Sensing Connection 3-4. Programming Over Voltage Protection(OVP) ----------------------- 3-5. Programming Over Current Protection(OCP) ---------------------- 3-6. Programming Under Voltage Limit(UVL) ---------------------- 3-7. Programming Over Voltage Limit(OVL) ---------------------- 3-8.
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4-5. Calibration Using Front Panel Calibration Key Structure Voltage Calibration Current Calibration 4-6. Calibration by Remote Interface ---------------------- Instruments Connection Command Procedure of Remote Calibration Voltage Calibration Current Calibration 5. FACTORY ----------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- 5-1. Characteristic -------------------------------------------------------------- 5-2. Factory Key Structure ------------------------------------------------- 5-3.
1. General Information 1-1. Features MX Series Single Output products are high-performance, high-efficiency programmable DC power supply with 5KW~15KW capacity. It supports RS-232C and RS-485 interfaces based on SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) or Modbus protocols. Refer to the Modbus Manual when using the Modbus protocol.
A/S from a nearby service center or the head office. You must send the unit in its original package box for smooth service. You can also contact ODA Technologies regarding questions or get technical advice by referring to the Q&A in the company homepage or calling.
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1-5. Checking Before Connecting Power Checking the AC Input Cable ▌The AC input cable provided in the package is a 4-Wire (R,S,T,G) cable. For custom cables, use cable appropriate for power supply's capacity. Likewise, connect power line's earth and the unit’s GND before use. Checking the Input Power ▌This product is designed for 3Phase 342Vac ~ 440Vac / 50-60Hz.
(initial factory settings). Procedure Checklist ▌The logo of the manufacturer, “ODA Technologies,” is displayed. ▌The model name, “MX-Series,” is displayed. ▌The frontal ERR, LMT, RMT, and LOCK lamps are all turned on and off, starting from the left.
1-7. Installation Cooling ▌This unit can operate without performance loss within the temperature range of 0℃ ~ 50℃, so this must be taken into consideration when installing the unit. If the temperature is between 50℃ ~ 55℃, decrease the output current to 0~70%.
2. Front/Rear Panel Composition & Function Ventilation Slit Curr Cursor or Menu Change Key 16char-Type LCD Display Output Voltage/Current ON/OFF Key Error Lamp IO/Local Settings and Error Display Key Limit Display Lamp Protection Settings and Front-panel Lock Key Key Lock Lamp Voltage/Current Settings Value Display Key Remote Interface Lamp Save Current State or Calibration Key...
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1. Ventilation Slit The air from the front and sides of the unit are taken in and exhausted from the rear. 2. 16char-Type LCD Display Voltage/Current value, settings, and various menus are displayed here. 3. CV Mode Lamp Turned on when the unit is currently in CV (Constant Voltage) Mode. 4.
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14. Voltage/Current Settings Value Display Key Used for checking the voltage/current settings. May be different from the actual output value. Pressing the key turns on the LMT Lamp and displays the set voltage/current value. Pressing the key once more displays the actual output voltage/current value. If the previous state was Output OFF, the "**OUTPUT OFF**"...
2-1. Front-Panel Setting of Voltage and Current You can set the voltage and current limit values using the following method: 1. After connecting power to power supply, check if “**OUTPUT OFF**” is displayed on the LCD. 2. Press the Limit Display Key to switch to Limit Mode. 3.
Details for Each Component 1. Positive, Negative Output Bus Bar Bus Bar for Output Voltage and Current 2. Voltage Sensing Terminal Block Voltage sensing terminal block. Rewards up to +5% of power supply’s maximum output voltage value. A warning message is displayed on the LCD if the reward value exceeds 5%. If the value exceeds 10%, power supply’s output is disabled.
It's safe to connect DUTs after a pre-check of the voltage and current output. The procedures below explain how to proceed with the pre-check. Voltage Output Check ▌To check the output voltage, follow the procedures below. 1. Connect power to the unit. 2.
The key used to enter the menu is the “confirm” key for easy and convenient control. Overview 1. Activating Constant Voltage (CV) Description for the activation of constant voltage output mode. 2. Activating Constant Current (CC) Description for the activation of constant current output mode. 3.
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3-1. Activating Constant Voltage (CV) The procedure for activating constant voltage output mode is described below. (The last state mode is disabled in this example.) ▌Turn on the power switch. After turning on power, check if the unit is in "**OUTPUT OFF**" mode. ▌Connect the DUT to the output terminals.
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3-2. Activating Constant Current (CC) Follow the procedures below to activate constant current mode. ▌Turn on the power switch. After turning on power, check if the unit is in "**OUTPUT OFF**" mode. ▌Connect the DUT to the output terminals. ▌Press the LMT DISPLAY Key to set the limit. ▌When setting the voltage, use the left cursor key to move the cursor to the desired voltage range, and use the encoder switch to select your desired voltage.
3-3. Remote Voltage Sensing When the DUT is connected to the power supply's output terminal, voltage regulation occurs in the DUT’s connection cable. Therefore, remote voltage sensing (V-sensing) can be used to provide the correct amount of power to the DUT. Familiarize yourself with the contents below before using V-sensing.
Stability Since V-sensing under the circumstances wherein the DUT’s cable is long and the DUT requires a large amount of power acts like a filter itself just like a part of the voltage feedback loop, this can cause problems in V-sensing. This leads to power supply itself or the output terminal’s output value becoming unstable due to the power supply's very fast responding speed.
3-4. Programming Over Voltage Protection (OVP) This function protects the DUT from power supply if the output voltage is higher than the OVP You can disable the OVP level. The procedure for setting OVP levels is described below. function in factory mode. The OVP level values shown below may be different from the actual values.
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The “OVP TRIPPED” message will be displayed if the actual output voltage is higher than the OVP level value, and this stops the source from being displayed based on the output voltage and current. You can disconnect the DUT and follow the procedure below to clear the trip and allow the unit to output the desired voltage and current once more.
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▌The LCD will display "OVP TRIPPED” if an OVP trip occurs. ▌To clear the OVP trip, start with increasing the OVP level. Press the protection key to set the level. protect> 1.ovp Displayed LCD Message ▌Press the protection key once more in “protect> 1.ovp.” ovp set>...
3-5. Programming Over Current Protection(OCP) This function protects the DUT from power supply if the output voltage is higher than the OCP leve The procedure below describes how to set the OCP level and turning it on and off. The OCP level values shown below may be different from the actual values. ▌Turn on the power switch.
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The “OCP TRIPPED” message will be displayed if the actual output current is higher than the OCP level value, and this stops the source from being displayed based on the output voltage and curre You can disconnect the DUT and follow the procedure below to clear the trip and allow the unit t the desired voltage and current once more.
3-6. Programming Under Voltage Limit (UVL) The encoder switch can change the voltage from 0V up to the maximum value. If the UVL is active, however, the encoder can change the voltage only from the UVL up to the maximum voltage. The UVL level values shown below may be different from the actual values.
3-7. Programming Over Voltage Limit (OVL) The encoder switch can change the voltage from 0V up to the maximum value. If the OVL is active, ho the encoder can change the voltage only from 0V up to the OVL. The OVL level values shown below may be different from the actual values. ▌Turn on the power switch.
3-8. Programming Under Current Limit (UCL) The encoder switch can change the current from 0A up to the maximum value. If the UCL is active, however, the encoder can change the current only from the UCL up to the maximum voltage. The UCL level values shown below may be different from the actual values.
3-9. Programming Over Current Limit (OCL) The encoder switch can change the current from 0A up to the maximum value. If the OCL is active, however, the encoder can change the current only from 0A up to the OCL. The OCL level values shown below may be different from the actual values. ▌Turn on the power switch.
3-10. Key Lock This feature locks and unlocks the front panel. It is designed to prevent the operator from changing the set values by accident. ▌Turn on the power switch. After turning on power, check if the unit is in "**OUTPUT OFF**" mode. ▌Press and hold the protection/key lock key to lock the front panel.
3-11. IO/Local This key activates the unit's remote interface. You can choose between the RS232C and RS485 protocols. The unit must be set first before activating the remote interface. The RS232C protocol is selected as default, and the Baud rate is set for 9,600bps when at the tim shipment from the factory.
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RS232C Installation Settings ▌The RS232C is fixed as shown below. Data Bit: Stop Bit: Parity Bit: None ▌RS232C data frame method Stop Stop Start Start 8 Data Bits 8 Data Bits Device < Figure 3-3 > ▌It is convenient to use an additional adapter cable if the remote device supports only the DB25PIN platform or if you want to use that platform.
▌Press the IO/Local Key to complete the settings. SAVED Displayed LCD Message This changed the unit’s interface into RS485 connection. Note A built-in RS485 to RS232C converter module is sold as an option by ODA. An additional 5V power is required for external modules. - 36 -...
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RS485 Installation Settings ▌Wiring is required as an additional harness to connect the RS485 line and the remote device. The figure below shows the diagram of ODA’s remote (PC) device connected by the 485 to 232 converter. 485 to 232 Converter 485 to 232 Converter <...
TCP/IP Settings (Option) The TCP/IP connection module is sold as an option, and it must be built into the unit when purcha since it is not an external module. The module supports 10/100Mbps. Giving the unit a fixed IP allows the module to be controlled n only within the office network PCs but anywhere across the world.
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▌After briefly displaying the "Subnet Input" message, the LCD will be switched > subnet input to the subnet mask input screen. >255.255.255.0 Displayed LCD Message ▌Use the cursor key and encoders to enter the subnet mask. ▌Press the IO/Local key after completing input. >gate way input ▌After briefly displaying the "gate way Input"...
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▌Use the cursor key to select “2.dhcp” and press the IO/Local key. The TCP/IP Port settings must be identical to the PC. >port 5000 Displayed LCD Message This can be different depending on the previous state. ▌Set the port by using the cursor key and encoder switch. ▌Press the IO/Local Key after completing the settings.
Delimiter You can choose the transferred data’s terminal code as LF, CR, or CRLF. The default setting at the time of shipment from the factory is LF. The procedure for this setting is described below. ▌Turn on the power switch. After turning on power, check if the unit is in "**OUTPUT OFF**"...
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The LMT lamp lights up to show that the unit is currently in limit display state. When the lamp is off, the unit is in ReadBack Display (actual output voltage/current) mode. The procedure below is for setting the limit display. *Limit Display in Output OFF mode ▌Turn on the power switch.
3-13. Store You can save the current power supply’s state in the 『User Memory』. The 『User Memory』 is composed of 10 slots, and the set Output ON/OFF state, voltage, current, OVP, OCP, UVL, OVL, UCL, and OCL level values are saved. The procedure for saving the settings on the 『User Memory』...
3-14. Recall This feature applies the settings saved in the 『User Memory』 by the STORE feature to the current power supply. There are 10 memory slots, with the set Output ON/OFF state, voltage, current, OVP, OCP, UVL, OVL, UCL, and OCL values applied. The procedure for activating recall is shown below.
3-15. Output ON/OFF This feature turns the power source from the output terminal on and off. It allows you to shut down power from the DUT without removing it. The procedure for activating this is shown below. ▌Turn on the power switch. After turning on power, check if the unit is in "**OUTPUT OFF**"...
3-16. Error Message Display Up to 10 errors such as self-testing errors, calibration errors, and SCPI program decoding errors can be saved in the volatile memory when they occur. For more details regarding errors, refer to “7.Error Messages” ▌The memory stacks the errors, with the first error accessed last. ▌Up to 10 errors are saved, and the oldest errors are deleted in order starting from the 11th error.
4. CALIBRATION Warning Only personnel or institutes with prior knowledge should use the calibration feature. Calibration must be done regul > For Precision Use: Every 180 Days > For Normal Use: Every 365 Days Various environmental factors such as aging of the device, temperature, or humidity can cause a small error in the performance.
4-3. Equipment Required for Calibration Using measuring instruments with higher performance than the following is recommended for calibrating power supply. Recommended Required Performance Equipment Resolution: 0.1 mV Digital Voltmeter Agilent 34401A For Voltage Calibration Accuracy: 0.01% For Power Supply Voltage Range: 500 Vdc Protection During Current Current Range: 120 Adc Electronic Load...
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Electronic Load ▌An electronic load is used as a variable resistor required for the power supply’s current calibration. ▌ The electronic load must be able to turn ON/OFF the load required for the test and short-circuit itse ▌During current calibration, connect the power supply’s (+) output terminal with the electronic load’s (+) terminal and connect the electronic load’s (-) output terminal to one side of the current monitoring shunt’s lead while connecting the opposite lead to the power supply’s (-) output terminal.
Voltage Calibraton ▌Turn off all device and connect all device before calibration >Connect the power supply (+) output bus bar at the DVM (+) and connect the power supply (-) output bus bar at the DVM (-) Press hold ▌Turn on Power switch in a pressing calibration key . ▌Power switch on.
▌Enters a voltage value that you obtained by reading an external DVM meter If the value is 31.607V, enters as following below. LCD Display V-high 31.61v This is an examples for 30V ▌After finishing to enter the value, press the "Calibration" key. LCD Display ADC datA f100h...
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▌Calculate the current when DVM display voltage became stable. If resistor is 0.01Ω and DVM display voltage value is 1.23mV, the current value is 0.123A. ▌Enters a current value that you calculated by using cursor key and encoder knob. This is a example of 60V LCD Display a-LOW 00.12a ▌After finishing to enter the value, press the "Calibration"...
4-6. Calibration by Remote Interface This chapter is for remoting calibration method by using remote interface. When you calibrate the power supply under remote interface state, you should not set other command Instruments Connection ▌Before calibrating, connect the all devices like <Figure. 4-2> ▌Set communication state of each measuring instruments .
Current Calibration ▌Send the "ON" command to electronic load. ▌Send the power supply current minimum calibration command. CAL:CURR MIN Sending command ▌The mode of electronic load is CC mode, so set the current value is higher than the power supply's maximum output ampere value. If you send the current calibration value is lower than the power supply's maximum ampere value, this is CV mode and wrong calibration value is measured and saved at the power supply.
5. FACTORY You can set the various convenient function as following calibration restore, backup and etc. by using "FACTORY" mode. 5-1. Characteristic ▌Be able to initialize the 10 non-volatile memory datas as like OVP, OCP and etc. ▌Be able to recall the previous state of the power supply power-off ▌Be able to change to minimum value of voltage/current value automatically if you are not use the power supply for long time.
5-3. USER-MEM CLEAR ▌This mode is to initialize the 10 datas of OVP, OCP, UVL and etc in the non-volatile memory at once. ▌After initialized the datas of non-volatile, initialized data never be recovered. ▌Initialized contents >Voltage >Current Limit maximum value >OVP-Level OVP setting maximum value >OCP-Level...
5-4. LAST STATE ▌When you turn on the power supply, you can select the default state or last state of power off. ▌Function > DISABLE When selected this mode, boot the power supply to original default value For the safety, recommend this mode. >...
5-5. AUTO CURSOR MV ▌If the power supply doesn't receive any operation by using front-panel within a certain period of time, the power supply's cursor location go down to minimum changing unit automatically when you set the "AUTO CURSOR MV" mode is enable. ▌After passed long time, if a operator turns encoderder knob by mistake, cursor location of voltage and current is at minimum unit position, so it can reduce the DUT damage.
5-6. AUTO KEY LOCK ▌If the power supply doesn't receive any operation by using front-panel within a certain period of time, the power supply becomes the key lock state automatically when you set the "AUTO KEY LOCK" mode is enable. ▌It is safe from another person's mistake touch of the power supply front-panel.
5-7. OVP USE ▌Enable or disable the "Over Voltage Protection" function. ▌In case of a like inductivity DUT, motor, big capacity DUT and etc, occurs "OVP trip" frequently so if it is not convenient to use the power supply, you can set disable of "OVP USE" mode. ▌If disable the "OVP USE", the power supply doesn't cut the DC source when voltage level is over OVP setting level.
5-8. OCP USE ▌Enable or disable the "Over Current Protection" function. ▌In case of a like inductivity DUT, motor, big capacity DUT and etc, occurs "OCP trip" frequently so if it is not convenient to use the power supply, you can set disable of "OCP USE" mode. ▌If disable the "OCP USE", the power supply doesn't cut the DC source when current level is over OCP setting level.
5-9. ADC SAMPLING ▌Be able to set the output voltage/current measuring speed and displaying speed ▌If the frequency is lower, data acquisition is reduced. But you can get the more accurate value. ▌If the frequency is higher, data acquisition is increased. But voltage/current measuring value can be changeable frequently in the display.
5-10. CAL-RESTORE ▌This function is restoring saved calibration data at present system by backup function. ▌You can use this function when the person who have no previous knowledge of calibration operates calibration of the power supply or have an error about calibrtion, and you can return to previous calibration data.
5-12. CAL-DEFAULT ▌This function is to restore to the state of calibration data that shipped from factory. ▌If you calibrate the unit in the condition that you have no previous knowledge of calibration or you can not restore by using "5-10. CAL-RESTORE" function, you can return to factory default calibration d If you use this function, you must calibrate this unit at the official calibration center.
▌Maximum character of one time are 40 Byte. ▌In case of RS485 communication, it consists of "ODA" + 1byte address (01H ~ FFH) + SCPI Protocol. ▌In the query of RS485 communication, the return string is the same as the RS232C method (address not included).
6-3. Apply Command The APPLy command provides to control the output voltage and current by remote interface. APPLy {<voltage>}[,<current>] > voltage Input voltage value > current Input current value ex1) APPL 30,5 Voltage is 30V, current is 5A. ex2) APPL 5 Just set voltage to 5V excepted current set.
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VOLT:STEP? This query returns the value of the step size currently specified. The returned parameter is a numeric va Return value "numeric value" ex) volt:step? return value "0.5000" VOLT:OVP {<numeric value>} This command sets the voltage level at which the overvoltage protection circuit will trip. >...
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VOLT:UVL {<numeric value>} This command sets the under voltage limit level. > numeric value 0V ~ currently setting value.(up to voltage setting value). At first set the voltage value ex) volt 10 Set lower value than above setting value volt:uvl 5 From the time set UVL, you can not set the voltage to below 5V.
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CURR? This query returns the presently programmed current level of the power supply. Return value "current" ex) curr? return value "4.5000" CURR:STEP {<numeric value>} This command sets the step size for current programming with the CURRENT UP and CURRENT DOWN commands. >...
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CURR:UCL {<numeric value>} This command sets the under current limit level. > numeric value 0V ~ currently setting value.(up to current setting value). ex) curr 10 At first set the current value curr:ucl 5 Set the lower value than above setting value From the time set UCL, you can not set the current to below 5A.
FLOW? This command is to confirm the power supply's CV(Constant Voltage), CC(Constant Current) stat Return value "CV" - Constant Voltage state. "CC" - Constant Current state. ex) FLOW? return value "CV" POL {P|N} This command serves for specialized polarity power supply and changing polarity of output. >...
6-6. Calibration Command This command is for Remote Calibration. CAL:VOLT {voltage|MIN|MAX} This command is for voltage calibration. Be careful calibration procedure. Refer to "4-6. Remote Interface Calibration" > voltage This command save the calibration measuring voltage value in MIN band and MAX >...
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FACT:LAST-STA {DIS|SAF|FUL} When you turn on the power supply, you can select the default state of output DC power. > DIS When this mode is selected , boot the power supply to original default value. > SAF Recall last state before you turn off but boot the Ouput to OFF. >...
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FACT:OVP? Confirm OVP function value. Return value "0" Disable state "1" Enable state return value "0" ex)fact:ovp? FACT:OCP {DIS|ENA} Enable or disable the "Over Current Protection" function. > DIS Disable "OCP USE" mode. > ENA Enable "OCP USE" mode. ex) fact:ocp dis Set the disable "OCP"...
6-8. System Commands This is the commamd that is various control command of the power supply. SYST:BEEP The event to beep sound of power supply ex) syst:beep Make beep sound. SYST:ERR? Confirm the power supply's error that occurred. Error recording, save in volatile memory up to 10 event. If the error occurs more than 10, erase the first occurred error at first.
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OUTP {OFF|ON} You can control the power supply's DC output state of ON or OFF. > ON Output on. > OFF Output off. DC power output on ex1) outp on DC power output off ex2) outp off OUTP? Confirm the power supply's DC output ON or OFF state. Return value "...
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First, Manufacturer. Second Products model. Third, Products detailed version. ex) *idn? return value "ODA Technologies,PT-Series,1.3-1.3-1.2" *SN? Confirm the power supply serial number. This can be applied as a serial number for distribution when developing a Window application. Return value "oda-00-0000-00000"...
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*CLS Clear the all error event. ex) *CLS *RST This command is initializing of the power supply. Following is initializing contents. > Output > Voltage Limit > Current Limit Maximum current value of the power supply. > OVP Maximum OVP value of the power supply. >...
7. Error Messages About error explanation. You can confirm the error by using front panel's "ERROR I/O Local" key or PC remote interface.(Refer to "SYST:ERR?" command.) +0,"No error" No error state. 7-1. Operating Error -1 OVP Trip error Occurs when output overvoltage. -2 OCP Trip error Occurs when output overcurrent.
7-2. Hardware Error -200, "System interface error" It appears when SCPI Module is out of order. -201, "ADC operating failed" It appears when circuit of ADC part is out of order. -202, "Front panel operating failed" It appears when front panel does not respose. -255, "Error not define"...
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-23, "En route to cal the curr" It appears when sended calibration command about voltage during current calibration. -24, "Over volt min parameter" It appears voltage Min value is over the power supply's voltage limit. Refer to "4-5. Using Front Panel Calibration." -25, "Under volt max parameter"...
7-4. Calibration Error If you do calibration, the power supply also do calibration of readcack. The following errors indicate failures that may occur during a calibration. -74, "ADC-V low limit over" It apprars when calibration of voltage ADC low section is out of range -75, "ADC-V high limit over"...
7-6. Interface Commands Error This chapter is for PC interface communication error. -120, "Suffix too long" A suffix for a numeric parameter contained too long characters. Maximum memory buffer that you are able to send is 50 byte at only once. -121, "Invalid data"...
. Cautions Non compliance with the warnings and/or the instructions for use may damage the instrument and/or its components or injure the operator. Keep following articles. ▌Avoid the installation in severe cold or hot area. ▌Do not use immediately after moved from cold area As liquefaction phenomenon, it gives damage to the power supply After 20~30min later, use the power supply.
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