Host/Pinnacle Software Commands; Figure 4-18. Communications Transaction Example; Table 4-18. Host Port Commands - Advanced Energy Pinnacle 20 kW Manual

Figure 4-18. Communications transaction example

Host/Pinnacle Software Commands

To operate the power supply from a host computer, you must first set the control mode to host
(Command 14).
Commands 1 through 127 change the value of a parameter or direct the power supply to
perform a specific function
Note: The master/slave functions listed in this section apply only to Pinnacle supplies with a
master/slave Host card installed.

Table 4-18. Host Port Commands

Command
1
dc off
2
dc on
3
regulation
method
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Description
Sets dc output off; this request is always
honored, regardless of which interface
has control.
Sets dc output on; host control must be
selected (see Command 14).
Read back the status of the last output on
event with Command 161.
Sets the method of output regulation
(power, current or voltage). Send 1 data
byte (8-bit value):
• 6 = power
• 7 = voltage
• 8 = current
Read back this value with Command 154.
I/O Communication and Control
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Number of Number of
Transmit Response
Data Bytes Data Bytes
0 CSR only
0 CSR only
1 CSR only
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