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9800 Series Programmable AC Power Source Models: 9801/B, 9803/B, 9805/B USER MANUAL GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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Safety Summary The following safety precautions apply to both operating and maintenance personnel and must be followed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Before applying power to this instrument: • Read and understand the safety and operational information in this manual. •...
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Do not use this instrument in an electrical environment with a higher category rating than what is specified in this manual for this instrument. You must ensure that each accessory you use with this instrument has a category rating equal to or higher than the instrument's category rating to maintain the instrument's category rating.
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Do not operate in an explosive or flammable atmosphere Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or vapors, fumes, or finely- divided particulates. The instrument is designed to be used in office-type indoor environments. Do not operate the instrument •...
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Clean the instrument only as instructed Do not clean the instrument, its switches, or its terminals with contact cleaners, abrasives, lubricants, solvents, acids/bases, or other such chemicals. Clean the instrument only with a clean dry lint-free cloth or as instructed in this manual. Not for critical applications This instrument is not authorized for use in contact with the human body or for use as a component in a life-support device or system.
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Fuse replacement Fuse replacement must be done by qualified service-trained maintenance personnel who are aware of the instrument's fuse requirements and safe replacement procedures. Disconnect the instrument from the power line before replacing fuses. Replace fuses only with new fuses of the fuse types, voltage ratings, and current ratings specified in this manual or on the back of the instrument.
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For continued safe use of the instrument • Do not place heavy objects on the instrument. • Do not obstruct cooling air flow to the instrument. • Do not place a hot soldering iron on the instrument. • Do not pull the instrument with the power cord, connected probe, or connected test lead.
Compliance Statements Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This product is subject to Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), and in jurisdictions adopting that Directive, is marked as being put on the market after August 13, 2005, and should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal...
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CE Declaration of Conformity The power supply meets the requirements of 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive and 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive with the following standards. Low Voltage Directive EN61010-1: 2001 EMC Directive EN 61000-3-2: 2006 EN 61000-3-3: 1995+A1: 2001+A2: 2005 EN 61000-4-2 / -3 / -4 / -5 / -6 / -11 EN 61326-1: 2006 viii GlobalTestSupply...
Safety Symbols Refer to the user manual for warning information to avoid hazard or personal injury and prevent damage to instrument. Electric Shock hazard On (Supply). This is the AC mains connect/disconnect switch on the front of the instrument. Off (Supply). This is the AC mains connect/disconnect switch on the front of the instrument.
1 General Information 1.1 Product Overview The B&K Precision 9800 series are high performance AC power sources with the capability of producing up to 300 VAC at maximum power output of 300 VA, 750 VA or 1500 VA (depending on the model). These instruments are equipped with powerful features such as list mode, sweep mode, power line disturbance (PLD) simulation, and dimmer output simulation.
1.3 Product Dimensions 9801/B The 9801/B power supply is designed to fit in a standard 19-inch half rackmount (optional IT- E151 rackmount kit) and is of 2U size. Figure 1 – Front Panel View Figure 2 - Rear Panel View GlobalTestSupply www.
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Figure 3 – Side View 9803/B and 9805/B The 9803/B and 9805/B power supplies are designed to fit into a standard 19-inch rackmount and is of 3U size. Figure 4 – Front View GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
1.4 Front Panel Overview Figure 6 – Front Panel 9801/B Figure 7 – Front Panel 9803/B & 9805/B Front Panel Description VFD display Power On/Off switch Numeric keypad 7: Sweep – Configure and enable the sweep function settings 8: List – Configure and enable the list function GlobalTestSupply www.
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9: *Dimmer – Configure the dimmer output simulation settings AC output socket(s) Rotary knob Local button Set the instrument back to local mode. Shift button Enables access to secondary functions of some buttons. Esc button Used to exit menu settings. VOLT / High / Auto button Set the output voltage or range between high and auto.
AC Output Terminal Cooling Fans AC Input Fuse Box GPIB Interface System Bus (not used) Line Voltage Selector 1.6 Display Overview SQR Error Trig Prot Auto * Shift 300.0V 0.0mA PF = 0.000 0.1 s 0.0 0 W Figure 10 – Display Overview Display Description Programmed/Measured Voltage Measured Power Output...
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Indicates output is disabled Indicates remote mode Indicates service request Error Indicates an error has occurred Trig Indicates waiting for trigger (for list operation) Prot Indicates protection trip for over voltage or over temperature Auto Indicates power supply is in auto range Indicates dimmer function is enabled Shift Indicates shift mode (for access to secondary button functions)
2 Getting Started Before connecting and powering up the instrument, please review and follow the instructions in this chapter. 2.1 Input Power and Fuse Requirements Input Power This instrument has the following input power requirements: 9801/B AC Voltage: 110 V ± 10% or 220 V ± 10 % Frequency: 47 Hz –...
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Use the line voltage selector on the rear panel of the 9803/B and 9805/B to set the input voltage of the instrument between 110 V and 220 V. 110 V or 220 V selector Figure 12 - Line Voltage Selector Location 9803/9805 When changing the line voltage of the instrument, be sure to verify the fuse installed BEFORE powering ON the instrument.
three-conductor type with the correct pin connected to earth ground to prevent electric shock. Before connecting to an AC outlet or external power source, be sure that the power switch is in the OFF position and verify that the AC power cord, including the extension line, is compatible with the rated voltage/current and that there is sufficient circuit capacity for the power supply.
Fuse Replacement Follow the steps below to replace or check the fuse: 9801/B 1. Disconnect the AC input power cord. 2. Locate the fuse box in the rear panel, beneath the AC input receptacle. 3. With a small flat blade screwdriver, insert the blade into the fuse box slit to pull and slide out the fuse box as indicated below.
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Figure 14 - Removing top cover 3. Remove the top cover of the power supply. 4. Locate the two fuse holders inside the power supply which are close to the AC input REAR PANEL Fuse FRONT PANEL Figure 15 - Fuse Location GlobalTestSupply www.
5. Remove both fuses inside unit to check and/or replace according to the desired line voltage operation (Refer to Table 1 – AC Input Fuse Table). 6. Insert the fuses in the same location. 7. The fuses will now be locked and secured. 8.
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Figure 16 - AC Input Connection Step 1: Remove the two screws of the AC input terminal cover. Step 2: Slide the unterminated AC power cord through the hole of the AC input terminal cover. Step 3: Place the three wire ends of the power cord to the correct terminals. Refer to below for reference.
Figure 17 - Single Phase Mains Connection 2.3 Output Connections The main front panel is equipped with one universal AC outlet for the 9801/B and two universal AC outlets for the 9803/B and 9805/B. These outlets accept all standard types of common AC power plugs.
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SHOCK HAZARD Hazardous voltages may exist at the outputs and the load connections when using this power supply. To protect personnel against accidental contact with hazardous voltages, ensure that the load and its connections have no accessible live parts. Ensure that the load wiring insulation rating is greater than to the maximum output voltage of the power supply.
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Figure 21 - Rear Panel Terminal Block Connection Step 1: Remove the screws attached to the AC output terminal cover. Step 2: Slide the wires (not supplied) through the hole of the AC output terminal cover. Note: Refer to Table 2 - Wire Gauge Rating to determine the type of wires to use. Step 3: Place the three wire ends through the output terminal.
safety, load wires must have a wire gauge size large enough to prevent overheating when the power supply operates at maximum short circuit output current. Ensure the voltage selector is in the proper location (110V or 220V), failing to do so will result in damage to the DUT and/or power supply.
System Selftest ..If the EEPROM was damaged or the latest operation data in the EEPROM was lost, the VFD will highlight the “Error” indicator. Accessing the “Info” menu will give detailed error information. If self-test passes, VFD will display: Auto 300.0V 0.0mA...
6. (Optional) You may also verify the output voltage and frequency by connecting the (L) and (N) terminals on the rear panel to an external multi-meter or an oscilloscope. Under normal operation, the measured value will be equal to or within the entered voltage and frequency value.
3 Front Panel Operation 3.1 Menu Options All settings and parameters can be configured from the menu of the power supply. To access the menu, press (Shift) and press (Menu) The menu is divided into the following sections and organized as follows: SYSTEM Init Reset power supply settings to factory default values...
3. When the desired menu section is blinking, press to access its menu settings. 4. Below is the display when SYSTEM is selected. SYSTEM In it Power- On Powe r-O n 5. The selected item will be blinking. Use keys to move through the menu items.
For example, the 9801/B voltage, current and apparent power in the High range are 300V/1.5A/300VA and 150V/3A/300VA in the low range. While all the models of the 9800 series have the same output voltage range, the output current range varies based on the unit’s specifications.
function is widely used for startup and shutdown current impact tests and various rectifier performance tests. When the (Shift) and (Phase) button are pressed, the following screen will be shown. Auto 300.0V 0.0mA 50.0 Phase = 90.0° 0.1 s S tart Use the numeric keys to set the start phase angle and press to confirm the start phase setting.
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Restoring the instrument to factory default will change all current instrument settings back to their default values. 1. From the SYSTEM menu, select Init and press 2. There are two options: Esc – This option will exit the menu. Enter – The instrument will return to the main display and all settings are now restored back to factory default.
Configure Power-On Settings The initial power-on settings of the power supply can be configured to either the default settings or the settings stored in data bank 0. Follow the steps below to configure this option: Enter Enter 1. From the SYSTEM menu, select Power-On and press 2.
Configure Trigger Source The trigger function is used to initiate a program in list mode. The trigger source can be set so that users can send a trigger from the front panel or through a remote command via remote interface. Follow the below steps to configure the trigger mode: Enter Enter 1.
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4. Use to select between each serial settings, and use to change the settings. 5. Below lists the options that can be changed for each setting: Baudrate: 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 Data bits: 8 Parity: N (None), E (Even), O (Odd) Stop bit: 1, 2 Note: The default is 9600, 8, N, 1 6.
4. Use to select between each LAN setting, and use the numeric keypad to change Enter Enter the settings. Press to confirm setting changes 5. Below list the options that can be changed for each setting: Gateway: 000.000.000.000 IP: 000.000.000.000 Mask: 000.000.000.000 Socket Port: XXXXX 6.
Recall Settings 1. Press the button. Notice the button will be illuminated and the cursor on the display will disappear. This indicates Recall mode. Instrument settings can only be recalled when the instrument enters this mode. 2. Use the keypad to enter the memory location you want to recall. Enter a data bank number between 0 and 9.
Minimum Voltage Limit Follow the steps below to configure the Volt-Min setting: 1. From the CONFIG menu, browse and select Volt-Min and press 2. On the following screen, enter a voltage setting between 0.0 V to 300.0 V. Then press to confirm.
Current Protection The power supply features RMS and peak current protection. When the RMS protection current is set, the unit will monitor the RMS continuous current and it will shut off the output if the load continuously exceeds the set current. When the peak protection current is set, the unit will monitor the peak current so that it will shut off the output if the load exceeds the set current briefly.
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1. From the CONFIG menu, browse and select BNC-Set and press 2. On the following screen, select between I-Trigger, I-Ri, O-Sync, or O-On. Then press to confirm. I-Trigger: Select this option to configure the BNC port as an input trigger to start or stop a list.
Figure 23 - Rear Panel BNC Output Control The External BNC port is used as a soft output control. However, it does not disable the main AC output control, which can be switched by pressing the button. Thus, when not using the external BNC to control the output state, ensure that is pressed to disable the output.
dimming. Below is an illustration of a leading and trailing edge dimmer: 135° 180° 270° 360° 360° 0° 90° 0° 90° 315° 45° 45° 90° 90° Leading Edge Dimming at 90° Trailing Edge Dimming at 45° Figure 24 – Leading and Trailing Edge Dimming The dimmer feature can be used for many test applications such as motor control (fan speed control, etc.) and lighting (LEDs, incandescent, etc.).
total of 100 steps can be configured for each sequence, and a total of 10 sequences are available for storage. With List mode enabled, the AC waveform sequences with various ranges can be generated. The power line disturbance (PLD) waveforms may also be added, as required, to simulate fluctuation of network voltages and evaluate the result of a unit under such situation.
Trigger – selecting this option will allow a trigger signal to start a list. 3. To exit the menu at any time, press twice. Edit List File Each list can store from 1 to 100 steps and can be set to repeat from 1 to 1000 times. To access the edit list menu, press (Shift) and press “List”...
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Setting PLD Parameters SD State – This enables or disables the PLD simulation. Enable it to include PLD in the list step. SD Continue – This selects whether the PLD is repeated every 100ms for the set SD time. If SD State is enabled, and SD Continue is set to no PLD will be simulated once.
Note: The simulated PLD will output at the same frequency as the step frequency. Recall and Run Program Once the program is configured and stored into memory, they can be recalled and triggered to run. Recall Program Follow the steps below to recall a stored program from memory: 1.
3. Once triggered, the Trig indicator will disappear and the key will begin to blink. 4. If the output is not enabled, press the key to enable (ON) the output and allow the list to run. Enter Enter 5. When the program ends, the will stop blinking and the Trig indicator will reappear again.
Parameter Input Step Count List Repeat Step 0 Voltage 10.0 V Step 0 Frequency 50.0 Hz Step 0 Slope 0.0 s Dwell Units Second Step 0 Dwell SD State Enable SD Continue SD Step 0 Voltage 0.0 V SD Step 0 Site 3.0 ms SD Step 0 Time 2.0 ms...
Note: If range is set to Auto and the sweep profile goes over or below 150 V, there will be a 50 ms delay during that instance in which the instrument will output 0 V. This delay is required for the instrument to switch ranges. Below are some examples of the type of sweep that can be setup and output from the power supply.
0-9) Note: The sweep function will step through all of the voltage steps at the first frequency, then step through the voltages for the next step frequency until the sweep is complete. Recall and Run Sweep Once the sweep file is configured and stored into memory, it can be recalled. Recall Sweep Follow the steps below to recall a stored sweep file from memory: 1.
3.8 Measured Power Output and Settings Display By default, the front panel displays the real power measured in watts (W) and at the same time displays the power factor (PF). However, the power supply can also display the apparent power in Volt-Ampere (VA) along with the peak current (A pk).
RS-232 For RS-232 connectivity, refer to the diagram below for pin out information. The RS-232 is labeled in the rear panel and it is a female DB-9 interface. To select this interface to communicate with the unit, please see Communication Setup. Description TXD, Transmit Data RXD, Receive Data...
1. From the Config menu, select Communication then press 2. Use the keys to select the GPIB option then press 3. Configure the GPIB Communication Address to which the power supply will be assigned. Use the rotary numeric keypad keys or rotary knob to enter an Address value from 1-31 then press 4.
This may be that the set voltage and/or frequency is outside of the set limits in the menu settings. Refer to the voltage limits section under “Voltage Limits” or frequency limits under “Frequency Limits” to verify and configure these limits. Q: Why does my output waveform look cut off and distorted on my oscilloscope? Check to see if the dimmer function is enabled.
6 Specifications Note: All specifications apply to the unit after a temperature stabilization time of 15 minutes over an ambient temperature range of 25 °C ± 5 °C. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Model 9801/B 9803/B 9805/B AC Input Phase Single Voltage...
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