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Ulvac DC-10-4P Operation Manual

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400V input 10kW DC Pulse power supply
ｍｏｄｅｌ：DC-10-4P
First Edition: March, 2023
ULVAC, Inc.
Components Division
Before using this product, be sure to read it.
Also, keep this manual at hand with care

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  • Page 1 DC0056e-00 400V input 10kW DC Pulse power supply ｍｏｄｅｌ：DC-10-4P First Edition: March, 2023 ULVAC, Inc. Components Division Before using this product, be sure to read it. Also, keep this manual at hand with care...
  • Page 2 The copyrights of the operation manual and this safety guide belong to ULVAC, Inc. Components Division. A part and whole part of this operation manual are prohibited to copy without a permit of ULVAC, Inc.

  • Page 3: Precautious Points On Safety

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 INTRODUCTION 1. Precautious points on safety Major part of the accidents occurs in relation to the operation carelessly conducted by the operator, the inspection/service and the repair work. Also, if you do not observe the basic caution matters on safety and neglect the dangerous preperception, it is easy to occur.

  • Page 4: Safety Symbol Marks

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 INTRODUCTION 2. Safety symbol marks In this operation manual and the warning display of the product main body, the symbol marks about the safety in order to understand the matters to be observed are being put up.
  • Page 5 DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 INTRODUCTION 2-2 Safety symbol marks on the unit main body The following safety symbol marks are placed on the unit main body. List of safety symbol marks Safety symbol marks Description Heavy loads ・There is a danger of getting injury.
  • Page 6 DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 INTRODUCTION Safety symbol marks Description High temperature heated part ・Do not touch, or you may get burned. Use copper conductors only. The connector part shall not be lifted. Otherwise it may be damaged. Do not hold and lift the connector.

  • Page 7: About This Product

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 INTRODUCTION 3. About this product The sentences and illustrations in this operation manual are based on the information at the time of this operation manual prepared. This operation manual may be subject to change without prior notice. Since these changes give the influence on the inspection, confirm the latest information in our company’s...

  • Page 8: Suspecting Abnormality

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 INTRODUCTION 7．Others If there is a document describing the individual contract or specification aside from this manual, the rules described in these documents are observed. For the questions and consultation on the product, please check the model and production number, and make an inquiry at a service office, agent, or our standard product division.

  • Page 9: About Responses To Rohs

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 INTRODUCTION 6. About responses to RoHS The following 10 specified environmentally hazardous chemical substances regulated by the RoHS Directive are not contained in the main body and the cable assembly attached as standard above t he threshold (Revised RoHS Directive 2011/65 / EU and (EU) 2015 / 863).

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    3-2-3. How to install ............................... 14 3-2-4 About clearance ............................15 3-3. W ....................16 IRING AND CONNECTING 3-3-1. Cables connected to DC-10-4P ......................16 3-3-2. USER IO PORT process cable ......................16 3-4. S ............... 17 TRUCTURE OF AND PULSE SYNCHRONOUS 3-4-1.
  • Page 11 DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 Table of Contents 3-4-6. About settings for pulse synchronization system ..............20 3-4-7. Startup input sequence in M/S operation / pulse-synchronized operation ....21 3-4-8. Interlock at M/S ............................23 3-5......................23 PROTECTION SHEETS 4.
  • Page 12 DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 Table of Contents 5-2-1. Precautions for wiring of USER IO PORT ..................60 5-3. D ................... 62 IGITAL CONNECTION CIR 6. MAINTENANCE ............... 63 6-1. M ............63 AINTENANCE NSPECTION OF THIS POWER SUPPLY 6-2. A ..............

  • Page 13: For Your Safety Use

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 1 FOR YOUR SAFETY USE 1.FOR YOUR SAFETY USE In order to use this unit in a safe manner, we describe the caution points on safety, the attached position of warning labels and the contact party.

  • Page 14: Warning Label / Name Plate Affixing Position

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 1 FOR YOUR SAFETY USE 1-2 Warning label / Name plate affixing position REFERENCE The affixing position of warning labels is shown in the appendix "External View" in Chapter 8. Keep these warning labels clean at all times so that all of them are legible. Use cloth and water for the cleaning of the warning labels.

  • Page 15: Overview

    2-1. Introduction DC-10-4P is designed as a DC pulse power supply of producing 10kW output for sputtering with 400V input specifications. Due to the charging-up by reactive sputtering etc., this product is effective on a load to which a normal DC sputtering cannot respond.

  • Page 16: Composition

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 2 OVERVIEW 2-3. Composition This power supply consists of the parts below. Power main unit: [Standard accessory] D-Sub connector for USER IO PORT (product of JAE: DC-C4-J12-F1/DC-37Pf-N): 1 set M/S setting insulation driver: [Option] AC input cable (Cable length: 1m, 2m, 4m, 6m, 8m, 10m）...

  • Page 17: Specifications

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 2 OVERVIEW 2-4. Specifications 2-4-1. Electrical specification Table 2-1: Electrical specification Item Specifications Type DC-10-4P Rated input voltage AC380V/AC400V Input voltage variation range AC342V～440V Number of phases / Frequency 3 phase: 50/60 Hz Input connection...

  • Page 18: Physical Specifications

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 2 OVERVIEW 2-4-2. Physical Specifications Table 2-2: Other specifications Item Specifications Cooling method Forced air cooling system Outer dimensions 483mm（W）×630mm（D）×133mm（H）* No protrusions included. Mass 36kg Usage environment Indoor use at 1,000m or less above sea level without direct sunlight and corrosive gas.
  • Page 19 DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 2 OVERVIEW Table 2-3: Inversion pulse width by oscillating frequency (5kHz to 150 kHz: In the unit of 1 kHz) Oscillating Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum frequency inversion pulse inversion pulse V LIMIT[V] Duty ratio [%]...
  • Page 20 DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 2 OVERVIEW Oscillating Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum frequency inversion pulse inversion pulse V LIMIT[V] Duty ratio [%] Duty ratio [%] [kHz] width [μs] width [μs] 25.5 26.0 26.5 27.0 27.5 28.0 28.5 29.0 29.5 30.0 30.5...
  • Page 21 DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 2 OVERVIEW Oscillating Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum frequency inversion pulse inversion pulse V LIMIT[V] Duty ratio [%] Duty ratio [%] [kHz] width [μs] width [μs] 40.4 39.9 40.3 39.8 40.2 39.6 40.0 39.4 39.8 39.1 39.5...
  • Page 22 DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 2 OVERVIEW Oscillating Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum frequency inversion pulse inversion pulse V LIMIT[V] Duty ratio [%] Duty ratio [%] [kHz] width [μs] width [μs] 39.4 39.7 38.6 38.9 39.2 39.5 39.8 38.6 38.9 39.2 39.4...

  • Page 23: Connection Of Input/Output Section

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 2 OVERVIEW 2-5. Connection of input/output section 2-5-1. Connection of input/output section Input voltage: Three-phase, 50/60 Hz, and AC342 to 440V [HARTING] connector is employed for the input section. Although the genuine cable can be purchased from us, if you prepare a cable by yourself, purchase connector component parts with reference to the items of [Table 2-5.HARTING connector configuration...

  • Page 24: Connection Of Output Section

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 2 OVERVIEW 2-5-2. Connection of output section As with the input section, a [HARTING] connector is employed also in the output section. Although the genuine cable can be purchased from us, if you prepare a cable by yourself, purchase connector component parts with reference to the items of [Table 2-8.

  • Page 25: Preparation

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 3 PREPARATION 3.PREPARATION We describe necessary preparation and caution matters in step where after this unit is delivered at your hand, you use this unit. 3-1.Unpacking When unpacking, check the following items. 1) Check that there are no flaws or dents.

  • Page 26: How To Install

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 3 PREPARATION Φ3 AC input Substrate 342～440V DC Pulse Power supply DC Power Supply Φ3 AC input Output cable M/S cable 342～440V DC Pulse Power supply CATHODE ANODE EARTH EARTH Earth cable System ground System earth System ground 3.5m～10m...

  • Page 27: About Clearance

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 3 PREPARATION 3-2-4 About clearance In the power supply unit, the air-intake section is placed on the front face while the air-discharge section is placed on the back face. Pay special attention to the clearance between the front face and the back face.

  • Page 28: Wiring And Connecting

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 3 PREPARATION 3-3. Wiring and connecting Never connect cables under an energized state. For attaching or removing the cables, do not forget to turn off the upper breakers to WARNING secure safety by the lockout or tagout. Before removing the cables etc., wait for five minutes or more in order to avoid the danger of residual electric voltage.

  • Page 29: Structure Of M/Sand Pulse Synchronous

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 3 PREPARATION 3-4. Structure of M/S and pulse synchronous 3-4-1. About M/S system configurations With several power supply units connected with M/S cables, you can use it as a M/S system. A system including maximum six units (From 10kW to 60kW) can be formed.

  • Page 30: Name Definition Of Power Supply With M/S Connected

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 3 PREPARATION 3-4-2. Name definition of power supply with M/S connected The name of each power supply with M/S connected is as shown in Table 3-3. Table 3-3: Name of each power supply with M/S connected...

  • Page 31: About Pulse Synchronization System

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 3 PREPARATION 3-4-5. About pulse synchronization system The reverse-pulses of multiple systems can be synchronized by using pulse synchronization optical cables. To achieve the synchronization, you are required to connect the pulse synchronization optical cable and set up the power supply unit.

  • Page 32: About Settings For Pulse Synchronization System

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 3 PREPARATION 3-4-6. About settings for pulse synchronization system For pulse synchronization, the settings need to be made in power supply in addition to establishment of connection between optional optical synchronization cables. For the operation/settings, see below.

  • Page 33: Startup Input Sequence In M/S Operation / Pulse-Synchronized Operation

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 3 PREPARATION 3-4-7. Startup input sequence in M/S operation / pulse-synchronized operation If you start the system in the M/S configuration, turn on all the power supplies at the same time or turn on the power supply from the slave.If the slave is not started immediately after the power supply for the master is turned on, Warning appears.The "Warning"...
  • Page 34 DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 3 PREPARATION For a pulse synchronization system, start it from System 1 (the upstream system). If the downstream system is started first, ERROR appears.The display of "ERROR “disa ppears by entering the reset signal after all the electric powers are activated. For the s equence from connecting the cable to turning on the breaker and setting, see [Figure 3- 10.Synchronous connection sequence].

  • Page 35: Interlock At M/S

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 3 PREPARATION Table 3-4: DC startup sequence in M/S / optical synchronization mode Configuration Startup sequence From the downstream slave System optical synchronization From System 1 3-4-8. Interlock at M/S In case of M/S configuration, interlock pin (37-34pin) of slave unit's D-sub connector is unnecessary because interlock signal is included in M/S cable.

  • Page 36: Description Of Functions

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 4 DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS 4. DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS This section describes various functions of this power supply. 4-1. Name and function of each part 4-1-1. DC power front panel ① ⑫ ⑥ ④ ⑤ ⑦...

  • Page 37: Dc Power Back Panel

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 4 DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS Name Shape Function Set output values, output values, and various parameters appear. ⑫ Display OLED display LED (Green) This lights up when the output reaches the set value. ⑬ SETPOINT LED (Green)

  • Page 38: Description Of Each Operation Mode

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 4 DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS 4-2. Description of each operation mode This power supply can be used in the following operation modes. The control mode is switched on the front panel or using commands via the SERIAL communication port.

  • Page 39: Pin Allocation Of User Io Port

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 4 DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS 4-2-2-1. Pin allocation of USER IO PORT The pin allocation in the USER control mode is as follows. For the USER control, connect to external control devices including a PLC in reference to "Table 5-6: USER control signal connecting equivalent circuit."...

  • Page 40: Description Of Host Function

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 4 DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS 4-2-3. Description of HOST function The HOST setting enables direct control from the HOST computer via SERIAL communication. For instructions about how to operate and set, see the operating instruction for serial communication separately.

  • Page 41: About Each Monitor Signal And Level Signal In System Configuration

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 4 DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS 4-4. About each monitor signal and LEVEL signal in system configuration The rated voltage value against each monitor signal (VOUT, IOUT, POUT) and LEVEL signal varies depending on the power system configuration. See the table below.

  • Page 42: Description Of Pulse Param Function

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 4 DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS 4-6. Description of PULSE PARAM function Pulse parameter can switch between two predetermined types (SET A or SET B) of oscillation frequencies, inversion pulse widths, ARC parameters depending on your application purpose.
  • Page 43 DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 4 DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS Table 4-11: Factory default settings of initial pulse parameter values MENU screen hierarchy 100KHz 100KHz Left-Lower in main screen Center-Lower in main screen MENU/CNFG/ARC/PULS/PARC/1st MENU/CNFG/ARC/PULS/PARC/2nd 100us 100us MENU/CNFG/ARC/PULS/PARC/ENBL ⇔ 0.2ms 0.2ms...

  • Page 44: Description Of Oscillation Mode Function

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 4 DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS 4-7. Description of oscillation mode function The oscillation mode includes: Continuous mode; One-pulse mode; and DC mode. ・Continuous mode Outputs specified frequency and inversion pulse width. The charge-up of the target is controlled by producing the reverse-pulse output continuously.
  • Page 45 DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 4 DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS In the continuous and one-pulse modes, following parameters are retained independently. If the following parameters are changed, only the changes in the oscillation mode parameter of the pulse parameter currently selecting are reflected.
  • Page 46 DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 4 DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS Selecting the one-pulse mode. Continuous mode One-pulse mode Pulse parameter Pulse parameter PARAMETER MENU/CNFG/ARC/PULS/PARC/1st MENU/CNFG/ARC/PULS/PARC/2nd MENU/CNFG/ARC/PULS/PARC/ENBL 100us 100us 100us 100us Changing the PARC/2nd from 8 us to 10 us Continuous mode...

  • Page 47: Selection Of Oscillation Mode

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 4 DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS 4-8. Selection of oscillation mode The setting procedure for the selection of each oscillation mode depends on the each operation mode (LOCAL, USER, HOST/HOST+). 4-8-1. Setup in LOCAL Selectable on the main screen. It can be selected by changing an item at the lower right on the screen.

  • Page 48: Description Of Inter-Pulse Arc Function

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 4 DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS 4-9. Description of inter-pulse ARC function In the continuous mode, if an ARC is detected while the reverse pulse operation is not working, the ARC is erased by outputting the reverse pulse.

  • Page 49: Description Of Hard Arc Function

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 4 DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS 4-10. Description of HARD ARC function A HARD ARC function is equipped that performs a shutdown operation longer than the inter-pulse ARC shutdown operation in a case unable to eliminate an ARC even performing an inter-pulse ACR processing.
  • Page 50 DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 4 DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS ・Ramp start The ramp start value can be set in [%] of the set value. As usual, the lamp rises up to the value specified at the lamp start, and thereafter, rises up to the command value following to the lamp time.

  • Page 51: Ramp Time Function②

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 4 DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS 4-11-2. Ramp time function② By setting the ramp time function ②, only the time to reach the command value can be adjus ted.Unlike the ramp time function ①, it accepts changes in the command value while the output is...

  • Page 52: Display Of Error Code And Warning Code On Front Panel

    LEVEL OVER ERROR E60* This occurs when a command voltage and an overcurrent. Occurs when M/S is Mixed models of DC-10-4P and other PCB SETTING ERROR E70* models. * is the power supply number corresponding to M/S. (See Table 4-16.)

  • Page 53: Indication When Multiple Errors And Warnings Occur

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 4 DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS Table 4-16: Correspondence table of error and warning codes Number of connected units Name Number of * 1st unit Master 2nd unit Slave1 ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・...

  • Page 54: Screen Lock Function

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 4 DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS 4-14. Screen lock function The screen can be locked in order to avoid switching from the Start screen even pressing the button on the front face. If you would like to lock or release, contact the store of purchase.

  • Page 55: How To Operate

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 5 HOW TO OPERATE 5. HOW TO OPERATE This section describes how to operate and handle this power supply. 5-1. How to operate in LOCAL mode This section describes the power operation in the LOCAL mode.
  • Page 56 DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 5 HOW TO OPERATE ：If the oscillation mode is the continuous mode, the oscillating frequency is displayed. In the Ｆ one-pulse or DC mode, 0kHz is displayed. ：In the continuous or one-pulse mode, the set inversion pulse width is displayed.

  • Page 57: Parameter Tree In Menu Screen

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 5 HOW TO OPERATE 5-1-2. Parameter tree in MENU screen After that, carry out the operation using various buttons on the front panel. For the menu hierarchy, see the parameter tree below. Figure 5-1 DC-10-4P Parameter Tree...

  • Page 58: About Buttons On Front Panel

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 5 HOW TO OPERATE 5-1-3. About buttons on front panel * For the button arrangement, see Fig. 4-1 and Table 4-1. RESET MENU ERROR ・DC ON/OFF button In the state where READY and INTERLOCK OK light up, pressing the DC ON button starts the DC output.
  • Page 59 DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 5 HOW TO OPERATE * Example of changes on the main screen ◀ appears. Select the item to ENT button ◀▶ be changed by button. The setting item to ◀▶ be changed blinks. button ENT button Make changes to the ◀▶...

  • Page 60: About Menu Screen

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 5 HOW TO OPERATE 5-1-4. About MENU screen ・Press the MENU button to display the menu screen. The current hierarchy is displayed in the first line and the selected items in the second line. CNFG: this is used to change various parameters.
  • Page 61 DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 5 HOW TO OPERATE MODE：this is used to select a output control mode. SEL: this is used to select a output control mode. LOCK: With this option, it can be set that the output control mode is selected only on the front panel.
  • Page 62 DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 5 HOW TO OPERATE POWR: this enables one to change the limit value of the output power. Selectable from 0 to (αx10) kW depending on the number of power supply units connected. * α:The number of units using the 10kW VOLT: this enables one to change the limit value of the output voltage.
  • Page 63 DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 5 HOW TO OPERATE PARC: The inter-pulse ARC processing setting can be changed. 1ST: The first shutdown time for the inter-pulse ARC can be changed. The second and the following shutdown time for the inter-pulse ARC can be changed.
  • Page 64 DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 5 HOW TO OPERATE CONT: Inter-pulse ARC generating times for shifting into HARD ARC processing can be changed. If the inter-pulse ARC is generated for the number of times specified during JDGE TIME, it shifts into the HARD ARC.
  • Page 65 DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 5 HOW TO OPERATE SETP：this enables one to change the judgment criterion of SETPOINT. The settable range is 2 to 8% in steps of 1%. HOST：this enables one to change the settings in the SERIAL communication mode.
  • Page 66 DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 5 HOW TO OPERATE BUS：This displays the current input bus voltage. The current input bus voltage is displayed. ARC ：this displays the number of times that hard arcs are detected. The number of times that HARD ARC is detected is displayed.
  • Page 67 DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 5 HOW TO OPERATE RMP2：this changes the rise time at the start of the output. With this ramp function, the rise time until the command value of the output can be adjusted. USE: Set ON/OFF of the ramp function.
  • Page 68 DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 5 HOW TO OPERATE PULS: Synchronization of pulses can be specified. OSC: Validity/invalidity of the pulse synchronization function is selected. LINK: The number of units in pulse synchronization is specified. FORC: Selecting enable/disable of compulsion oscillation function.

  • Page 69: Parameter List

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 5 HOW TO OPERATE 5-1-5. Parameter list The changeable parameter list is shown below. Table 5-2: System parameter Variable Description Hierarchically Setting rage Unit Initial value width Select operation mode CNFG/SYTM/CONT LOCAL/USER/HOST ― ― USER...
  • Page 70 DISBL/ENABL compulsion oscillation ― ― DISBL function *1, 3: It depends on the power configuration. Example: Two units of DC-10-4P = 20kW structure *1 (2×10)=20kW *3 (2×25)=50A *2 Depending on the oscillating frequency currently specified, the limit value changes automatically.
  • Page 71 DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 5 HOW TO OPERATE Table 5-4: Arc parameter (Detection of arc, Process-related parameters) Variable Initial Description Hierarchically Setting rage Unit width value Inter-pulse ARC From the inversion pulse usec CNFG/ARC/PULS/PARC Setup of first-time width currently specified to...

  • Page 72: How To Operate In User Mode

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 5 HOW TO OPERATE 5-2. How to operate in USER mode This section describes how to operate in the USER mode. In the USER mode, connecting the power supply with external control devices, such as a PLC, to exchange necessary information from USER IO PORT.
  • Page 73 DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 5 HOW TO OPERATE Table 5-6: USER control signal connecting equivalent circuit Signal type Signal Equivalent circuit DC OFF※1 DC ON PULSE DC-10-4P +15V PLC etc PARAM SEL AD INTERFACE side RESET PREG Digital input IREG 4.3kO...

  • Page 74: Digital I/Oconnection Cir

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 5 HOW TO OPERATE 5-3. Digital I/O connection cir Digital I/O connection circuit is shown in Fig. 5-2. DC-10-4P PLC等 PLC etc. AD　INTERFACE +15V Using the power supply's AUX 電源のAUXを利用する場合 Digital output 100Ω デジタル出力 1.3kΩ～2.4kΩ...

  • Page 75: Maintenance

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 6 MAINTENANCE 6. MAINTENANCE We describe the contents of necessary maintenance in order to use this power supply for a long time. Ignorance of maintenance work accelerates wear-out of the unit and raises the probability of failure and malfunctioning 6-1.

  • Page 76: About Recommended Replacement Parts

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 6 MAINTENANCE 6-2. About recommended replacement parts For a longer use of the power supply, we recommend periodical overhauls. See Table 6-1 which shows the recommended replacement parts. For an overhaul, be sure to contact us.

  • Page 77: Troubleshooting

    DC Pulse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7. TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter describes how to take measures against trouble. 7-1. Troubleshooting In the event of a trouble, do the initial diagnosis according to the procedure below. If the symptom is not improved even after troubleshooting, contact us.
  • Page 78 If the command value electric voltage is within the stipulated value, and if the symptom repeats again, exchange the power supply unit. DC-10-4P and other models cannot be used Generates when DC-10-4P and other together in M/S. models are mixed and used in M/S...

  • Page 79: Appendix

    DC Puse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 8 APPENDIX 8. APPENDIX The following documents about DC are attached. (1) External view of DC (2) China RoHS compliant (3) Operating instructions for serial communications Figure 8-1: External view of DC-10-4P...
  • Page 80 DC Puse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 8 APPENDIX 中华人民共和国中国电子行业标准SJ / T11364-2014 People's Republic of China Electronic Industry Standard SJ / T11364-2014 有毒有害物质或元素/ Hazardous substance 部件名称/Part name Cr6+ PBDE 印刷电路板/printed bord ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 电子零件/Electronic parts ○ ○ ○...
  • Page 81 DC Puse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 8 APPENDIX 400V input 10kW DC Pulse power supply ｍｏｄｅｌ：DC-10-4P...

  • Page 82: Overview Of Serial Communications

    DC Puse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 8 APPENDIX 8-1. Overview of serial communications The DC-10-4P power has a communications interface accessible from a serial port. This provides direct control from a host computer via serial communication. In addition, RS232C and RS485 are both available.
  • Page 83 DC Puse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 8 APPENDIX RS485 communication The RS485 communication of DC uses a two-wire system. For establishment of RS485 communications, an address needs to be allocated to each DC to connect. (See the section about the NET Address setting.) The DC of the final end to connect needs the TERMINATION setting.

  • Page 84: How To Set Serial Communication

    The setting of Address is made on the front panel of DC. The setting procedure is as follows. DC-10-4P Operation button RESET MENU Figure 8-5 DC-10-4P manual operation button ERROR ● How to set Address (1) First, press the MENU button on the front panel to display the MENU screen as shown below.
  • Page 85 DC Puse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 8 APPENDIX ○ Communication rate setting The communication rate between DC and HOST computers. The initial value is set at 9600 bps. For a possible unstable communication state, such as due to a long wire length in RS485, it is recommended to decrease the communication rate.

  • Page 86: Communication Message Packet

    8-2-1 Communication message packet DC-10-4P communication message packets consist of the four types of fields as shown below. • Header field (SOF, each address, command + data field length information) • Command field (See the command list to be described later.) •...
  • Page 87 DC Puse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 8 APPENDIX Table 8-2 Message packet Header Field Command field Data field Checksum 0～7byte 2byte 1 byte Data transmitted in relation to the ・SOF 1byte command. XOR values of all data until ・Address 0x00～0xFF The length depends on the just before.
  • Page 88 DC Puse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 8 APPENDIX ● Checksum The checksum is the last field of a packet which is 1 byte. The content of this field is determined by the value of the information (the header field, command field, and data field) before the checksum.

  • Page 89: Communication Protocol

    DC Puse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 8 APPENDIX 8-3. Communication protocol The following shows the step of communication transactions between DC and HOST computer. HOST DC-10-4P Message transmitting Message ACK/NAK receiving wating ACK/NAK transmitting ACK/NAK receiving Acknowledgment Acknowledgment Message wating Message transmitting...
  • Page 90 DC Puse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 8 APPENDIX (4) Acknowledgment message transmitted from DC DC judges whether it is a Write or Read command based on the incoming message. When receiving a Read command, DC collects required data and transmits a 1-byte command status + data as an acknowledgment message.

  • Page 91: Command Between Host And Dc

    (0x13). Write command The commands below changes various parameters of DC or requests DC to executes specific operations. For setting parameters etc, see the instruction manual for DC-10-4P. Table 8-4: Write command list Command...
  • Page 92 DC Puse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 8 APPENDIX Command Transmission data Acknowledgment data Command Command name Capacity Description Capacity Description Set the ignition voltage of the power supply. IGNITION 0x16 2byte 1byte STATUS VOLTAGE It can be set in the range from 800V to 1,500V in steps of 10V.
  • Page 93 DC Puse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 8 APPENDIX Command Transmission data Acknowledgment data Command Command name Capacity Description Capacity Description It is a setting of shutdown time for ARC processing in DC mode setting. Following values (fixed) can be selected for the shutdown time.
  • Page 94 DC Puse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 8 APPENDIX Command Transmission data Acknowledgment data Command Command name Capacity Description Capacity Description This is the command for setting PARC parameters. The following parameters are set at once. ○PARC_OSON_1ST_TIME The parameter of CNFG/ARC/PARC/1ST in the menu.
  • Page 95 DC Puse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 8 APPENDIX Command Transmission data Acknowledgment data Command Command name Capacity Description Capacity Description The frequency of in-between pulse ARC for shifting into the HARC ARC can be selected. PULSE HARC It can be set in the range between 2 and 5.
  • Page 96 DC Puse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 8 APPENDIX READ Command The following commands are for reading various parameters and the power status from DC. Table 8-5: READ command list Command Transmission data Acknowledgment data Command Command name Capacity Data content Capacity Data content 0x00 ->...
  • Page 97 DC Puse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 8 APPENDIX Command Transmission data Acknowledgment data Command Command name Capacity Data content Capacity Data content This sends back the output command value. The value to be sent back depends on the number of units to connect and the current output mode.
  • Page 98 DC Puse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 8 APPENDIX Command Transmission data Acknowledgment data Command Command name Capacity Data content Capacity Data content This sends back the status whether the Ramp operating function is ON or OFF. 0x9C RAMP ENABLE？ 1byte 0x00 : DISABLE 0x01 : ENABLE The Ramp standup time set is responded.
  • Page 99 DC Puse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 8 APPENDIX Command Transmission data Acknowledgment data Command Command name Capacity Data content Capacity Data content The ARC detection voltage level set is responded. ARC SHUTDOWN 0xAB 2byte VOLTAGE? 40～500V 500 ： 0x01F4 The ARC detection current level set is responded.
  • Page 100 DC Puse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 8 APPENDIX Command Transmission data Acknowledgment data Command Command name Capacity Data content Capacity Data content The parameter on the specified PARC is replied. The following parameters are collectively replied. ○PARC_１ST_TIME "PARC _1ST_TIME" set is transmitted. The value up to 20.0 (200) is transmitted.
  • Page 101 DC Puse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 8 APPENDIX An example of data transmission and reception is shown below ○Example of transmitting and receiving Write command For transmitting 10kW in command 0x12 (LEVEL signal setup) to the DC The Address settings of DC: for 25.
  • Page 102 DC Puse Power Supply 【DC-10-4P】 8 APPENDIX ○Example of transmitting and receiving Read command When inquiring the output power with the command "0x92" (output power inquiry) to DC. Setting of DC Address: Assumed it as "01." As an example of transmission and reception, the following data transmission and reception are carried out between the HOST side and the DC side.

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