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Precision Current Shunt Meter
PCS-1000/PCS-1000I
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  • Page 1 Precision Current Shunt Meter PCS-1000/PCS-1000I USER MANUAL ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER 北京海洋兴业科技股份有限公司（证券代码：839145） 电话：010-62176775 网址：www.hyxyyq.com...
  • Page 2 This manual contains proprietary information, which is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be photocopied, reproduced or translated to another language without prior written consent of Good Will company. The information in this manual was correct at the time of printing. However, Good Will continues to improve products and reserves the rights to change specification, equipment, and maintenance procedures at any time without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........2 GETTING STARTED ............6 PCS-1000/PCS-1000I Overview ....7 Appearance ..........9 OPERATION ..............17 Set Up ..........18 Basic Operation ........26 COMMUNICATION INTERFACE ........44 Interface Configuration ......46 Command Syntax .........

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual AFETY INSTRUCTIONS This chapter contains important safety instructions that you must follow during operation and storage. Read the following before any operation to insure your safety and to keep the instrument in the best possible condition. Safety Symbols These safety symbols may appear in this manual or on the instrument.
  • Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Guidelines Do not place any heavy object on the General  instrument. Guideline Avoid severe impact or rough handling that  CAUTION leads to damaging the instrument. Do not discharge static electricity to the  instrument. Use only mating connectors, not bare wires, for ...
  • Page 6 PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual Location: Indoor, no direct sunlight, dust free, Operation  almost non-conductive pollution (Note below) Environment Relative Humidity: Full accuracy to 80% RH, at  40°C Altitude: < 2000m  Temperature: 0°C to 50°C  (Pollution Degree) EN 61010-1:2010 specifies the pollution degrees and their requirements as follows.
  • Page 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Power cord for the United Kingdom When using the instrument in the United Kingdom, make sure the power cord meets the following safety instructions. NOTE: This lead/appliance must only be wired by competent persons WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT: The wires in this lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green/ Yellow:...
  • Page 8 / rear panel introduction. PCS-1000/PCS-1000I Overview ......... 7 Main Features ..............7 Accessories ..............8 Appearance ..............9 Front Panel - PCS-1000 ..........9 Front Panel - PCS-1000I ..........9 Rear Panel (PCS-1000 & PCS-1000I) ......15 北京海洋兴业科技股份有限公司（证券代码：839145） 电话：010-62176775 网址：www.hyxyyq.com...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED PCS-1000/PCS-1000I Overview The PCS-1000 & PCS-1000I uses five high-precision shunt resistors as the basis for accurate current and voltage measurements. The 5 shunt ranges are 0.001Ω, 0.01Ω, 0.1Ω, 1Ω, 10Ω with a current measurement range of 300A, 30A, 3A, 300mA and 30mA, respectively.

  • Page 10: Accessories

    PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual Accessories Standard Part number Description Accessories CD ROM User manual Quick start guide Region dependant Power cord GTL-105A Alligator clip test leads (3A max): 1x red, 1x black GTL-207 Banana plug test leads: 1x red, 1x black...

  • Page 11: Appearance

    INPUT OUTPUT INPUT POWER Current DC 1000V AC 600V Monitor ( No Fuse ) ( Fused ) CAT II 600V Front Panel - PCS-1000I CURRENT VOLTAGE DCA 300A Auto ERROR Auto PCS-1000I Precision Current Shunt Local AC / DC 300A / 30A 3A Range...
  • Page 12 ( Fused ) from over current: Fuse Rating: T3.5A, 600V Note: If the fuse is damaged, please contact your dealer or a GW Instek service center to replace the fuse. Warning: The maximum voltage difference between the negative terminal and earth cannot exceed 500Vpeak.
  • Page 13 5. Current Isolated Current Monitor Output. OUTPUT Isolated Current Monitor Monitor Range 0~3V (0~full scale of Sensor selected input range). (PCS-1000I) 6. AC/DC Accepts DC 1000V or AC 600V INPUT DC 1000V AC 600V maximum voltage input. Voltage Terminal Warning: The maximum...
  • Page 14 PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual 11. ▼ Select ▲ Use the Select arrow keys to 300A / 30A 3A Range Auto edit parameter values when in the Function menu. Select 12. 3A Range 3A Range: Manually Select 300A / 30A 3A Range...
  • Page 15 GETTING STARTED 15. Current Meter CURRENT DCA 300A Auto ERRO Displays current measurement. The RMT icon will turn on when the instrument is in remote mode. AC current measurement mode indicator. DC current measurement mode indicator. 300A measurement range 300A indicator.
  • Page 16 PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual 16. Voltage Meter VOLTAGE 300A Auto ERROR Auto Displays voltage measurement. Indicates an interface error. The ERROR SYSTem:ERRor? query can be used to read back error messages. See page 89 and 76 for details. AC voltage measurement mode indicator.

  • Page 17: Rear Panel (Pcs-1000 & Pcs-1000I)

    GETTING STARTED Rear Panel (PCS-1000 & PCS-1000I) INPUT ( NO FUSE ) 300A MAX. GPIB LINE RATING 50 / 60 Hz 35VA MAX. FUSE LINE SER.NO. LABEL 100VAC T200mA 120VAC 220VAC T100mA 240VAC DISCONNECT POWER CORD AND TEST LEADS BEFORE REPLACING FUSE 17.
  • Page 18 PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual INPUT 20. AC/DC 300A Accepts AC/DC. ( NO FUSE ) 300A MAX. 300A maximum Terminal current input. Temperature controlled fan. 21. Fan 北京海洋兴业科技股份有限公司（证券代码：839145） 电话：010-62176775 网址：www.hyxyyq.com...

  • Page 19: Operation

    OPERATION PERATION Set Up ................18 Power Up ..............18 Rack Mount ..............19 Wire Gauge Considerations ........20 Input Terminals ............21 PCS-1000 Current Monitor Output Usage Warning ... 24 Basic Operation ............. 26 Selecting AC/DC Current..........26 Selecting the Current Range ........26 Selecting AC/DC Voltage ..........

  • Page 20: Set Up

    PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual Set Up Power Up 1. Connect the power cord to the rear panel Steps socket. 2. Press the power switch. The unit will perform a calibration data and ROM check and then display the software version momentarily before it is ready to be used.

  • Page 21: Rack Mount

    OPERATION Rack Mount The PCS-1000/PCS-1000I has two types of the Background racks, GRA-419-E and the GRA-419-J for the EIA and JIS standards, respectively. Both types of the racks are 2U height racks and can fit 1 or 2 units. See the GRA-419 assembly manual for details.

  • Page 22: Wire Gauge Considerations

    Cross Section Current (A) 0000 Withstand voltage wire recommendations WARNING As the PCS-1000/PCS-1000I is a CAT II instrument, please ensure that the insulation capacity of the test cables exceed the DUT output voltage when performing current measurement. 北京海洋兴业科技股份有限公司（证券代码：839145） 电话：010-62176775 网址：www.hyxyyq.com...

  • Page 23: Input Terminals

    The 30A range uses the 30A terminal and uses M4 sized crimped terminal cables or banana plugs. The 3A input terminal uses standard banana plugs (GW Instek part number GTL-105A). The 3A terminal supports 3A, 30mA and 300mA ranges. Ensure any current or voltage sources are disabled...
  • Page 24 PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual Current Meter Connection Load + current input - current input Power Source Voltage Meter Connection Load + voltage input - voltage input Power Source 北京海洋兴业科技股份有限公司（证券代码：839145） 电话：010-62176775 网址：www.hyxyyq.com...
  • Page 25 OPERATION Voltage + Current Meter Connection Load Power Measure voltage at load terminal Source Measure voltage at source terminal Measure current Current Monitor – current monitor + current monitor Rear Panel Terminals 北京海洋兴业科技股份有限公司（证券代码：839145） 电话：010-62176775 网址：www.hyxyyq.com...

  • Page 26: Pcs-1000 Current Monitor Output Usage Warning

    PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual PCS-1000 Current Monitor Output Usage Warning Connecting equipment to the current monitor Warning that is not floating, such as a DSO, can interfere with measurement results. There are two common ground loops that can Background occur when using the PCS-1000 current monitor output.
  • Page 27 Power DSO/DMM Source Solution: Use measurement instruments with isolated terminals or ensure all equipment is floating. Using the PCS-1000I is recommended for any of NOTE the above scenarios as the current monitor output terminal is isolated. 北京海洋兴业科技股份有限公司（证券代码：839145） 电话：010-62176775 网址：www.hyxyyq.com...

  • Page 28: Basic Operation

    PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual Basic Operation Selecting AC/DC Current AC or DC current can be measured when in Background measurement mode. 1. Press the AC/DC key under the CURRENT Steps meter current display to toggle between AC and DC current measurement.

  • Page 29: Selecting Ac/Dc Voltage

    OPERATION The selected range is indicated by the displayed Note unit (A or mA) and the number of significant digits before the decimal place: 3A: Unit=A; 1 significant digit 30mA: Unit=mA; 2 signicant digits 300mA: Uni=mA; 3 significant digits Long push the Auto (3A Range) key to select Autorange autorange.

  • Page 30: Selecting The Voltage Range

    PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual Selecting the Voltage Range There are 5 selectable voltage ranges. The Background range can be manually or automatically selected. Press the Range key to cycle between each Manual Ranges voltage range. ACV: 200mV, 2V, 20V, 200V, 600V...

  • Page 31: Voltage Range Conversion Table

    OPERATION Voltage Range Conversion Table This table shows the relationship between AC and DC readings in various waveforms. Waveform Peak to Peak AC (True RMS) Sine 2.828 1.000 0.000 PK-PK Rectified Sine (full wave) 1.414 0.435 0.900 PK-PK Rectified Sine (half wave) 2.000 0.771 0.636...

  • Page 32: Crest Factor Table

    PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual Crest Factor Table Crest factor is the ratio of the peak signal amplitude to the RMS value of the signal. It determines the accuracy of AC measurement. If the crest factor is less than 3.0, voltage measurement will not result in error due to dynamic range limitations at full scale.

  • Page 33: Using The Current Monitor Output

    For the PCS-1000, the current monitor outputs the full scale current input (for the selected range) as a voltage of 0~300mV. For the PCS-1000I, the current monitor outputs the full scale current input (for the selected range) as a voltage of 0 ~ 3V.
  • Page 34    = 1.5A Input PCS-1000I Example: If we are using the 3A current range, the current monitor outputs 150mV and we know the PCS-1000I IMON full scale output is 3V, then: Input     = 0.15A Input 北京海洋兴业科技股份有限公司（证券代码：839145）...

  • Page 35: How To Use The Function Menu

    OPERATION How to Use the Function Menu The function menu allows you to view the Background software information, set the remote settings, the DCV, ACV, DCA, ACA averaging settings and other settings. Menu Item Range/Description Software Version Displays the software version on the display.
  • Page 36 PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual 1. Press and long push the Func key. Local Steps Func The software version will be displayed first. CURRENT VOLTAGE DCA 300A Auto ERROR Auto 2. Use the ◄ Func ► keys to Local AC / DC...

  • Page 37: View The Software Version

    OPERATION The display uses a 7 segment LED display. The Note appendix has an ASCII Table if you have trouble understanding the characters on the LED display character set. See page 90. View the Software Version The display will show the software version. Background CURRENT VOLTAGE...

  • Page 38: Default Settings

    PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual Default Settings The Factory Default function will restore the Background default settings. 1. Long push the Func key. Steps The function menu will appear. 1. Use the ◄ Func ► keys to navigate to the FACTORY DEFAULT menu.

  • Page 39: Setting The Usb-Uart Baud Rate

    OPERATION Setting the USB-UART Baud Rate The baud rate settings are used for remote Background control via the USB B port. The USB B connection uses a virtual COM port to simulate a serial port (UART) connection. The baud rate can be set to 115200, 57600, 38400, 19200, 9600, 4800.

  • Page 40: Setting The Gpib Address

    PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual Setting the GPIB Address The GPIB port is used for remote control. The Background GPIB address can be set between 00 ~ 30. See the Communication Interface chapter on page 44 chapter for details on remote control.

  • Page 41: Setting The Ad Speed

    OPERATION Setting the AD Speed The ADC IC speed has a number of settings. Background The higher the setting, the lower the accuracy and resolution of the meter. Reading/sec(resolution): 7, 30, 100 Range: 1. Long push the Func key. Steps The function menu will appear.

  • Page 42: Setting The Averaging Mode

    PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual Setting the Averaging Mode There are two different types of averaging Background modes, SHIFT or TOTAL. SHIFT is a box car averaging mode while TOTAL will average all the collected samples to get the average value. SHIFT, TOTAL Range 1.

  • Page 43: Setting The Averaging Number For The Dcv/Acv/Dca/Aca

    OPERATION Setting the Averaging Number for the DCV/ACV/DCA/ACA Each of the different measurement modes Background (DCV, ACV, DCA, ACA) can have the number of averages set individually. 01 ~ 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, Range 1. Long push the Func key. Steps The function menu will appear.

  • Page 44: Setting The Autozero Function

    PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual Setting the Autozero Function The Autozero function will automatically Background perform a zero calibration when the unit is turned on. Enable, Disable Range 1. Long push the Func key. Steps The function menu will appear. 2. Use the ◄ Func ► keys to navigate to the AUTOZERO menu.

  • Page 45: Beeper Settings

    OPERATION Beeper Settings The beeper sound that is used for key presses Background and other system sounds can be turned on or off using this menu. On, Off Range 1. Long push the Func key. Steps The function menu will appear. 2.
  • Page 46 PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual OMMUNICATION INTERFACE This chapter describes basic configuration of IEEE488.2 based remote control. Interface Configuration ........... 46 Configure GPIB Interface ..........46 GPIB Function Check ..........47 USB Driver Installation..........50 USB Interface Settings ..........52 USB Function Check ............ 55 Return to Local Operation ...........

  • Page 47: Communication Interface

    COMMUNICATION INTERFACE Sense Commands ............71 [SENSe:]CURRent:RANGe ........... 71 [SENSe:]CURRent:DC:AVERage:COUNt ..... 72 [SENSe:]CURRent:AC:AVERage:COUNt ..... 72 [SENSe:]VOLTage:RANGe ........... 72 [SENSe:]VOLTage:DC:AVERage:COUNt..... 73 [SENSe:]VOLTage:AC:AVERage:COUNt ..... 74 System Commands ............. 75 SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe ..........75 SYSTem:ERRor............. 76 SYSTem:LOCal............. 76 SYSTem:REMote ............77 SYSTem:RWLock ............77 SYSTem:VERSion ............

  • Page 48: Interface Configuration

    To use GPIB the GPIB address must first be set. 1. Connect the GPIB cable from the GPIB Configure GPIB controller to the PCS-1000/PCS-1000I. 2. Turn the PCS-1000/PCS-1000I on. 3. Long push Func key to enter the Page 33 function menu.

  • Page 49: Gpib Function Check

    COMMUNICATION INTERFACE GPIB Function Check To test the GPIB functionality, National Background Instruments Measurement and Automation Explorer can be used. This program is available on the NI website, www.ni.com, via a search for the VISA Run-time Engine page, or “downloads” at the following URL, http://www.ni.com/visa/ Operating System: Windows XP, 7, 8 Requirements...
  • Page 50 PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual 1. From the Configuration panel access; My System>Devices and Interfaces>GPIBX (where X is the GPIB card number that is connected to the PCS-1000/PCS-1000I). 2. Click Scan for Instruments. 3. Double click on the Instrument 0 icon. 北京海洋兴业科技股份有限公司（证券代码：839145） 电话：010-62176775...
  • Page 51 COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 4. Click on Communicate with Instrument. 5. In the communicator window that appears, ensure *IDN? is written in the Send test box. 6. Click on the Query button to send the *IDN? query to the instrument. 7. The following string should be returned: GWInstek, PCS-1000, xxxxxxxxx, Vx.xx (Manufacturer, model, serial, software version) 209.1711 mm.

  • Page 52: Usb Driver Installation

    Requirements The following installation instructions only apply if Note the USB driver does not get automatically installed. 1. Connect the PCS-1000/PCS-1000I to a PC using Steps the USB Type A-Type B cable (GTL-240). 2. The Windows Found New Hardware wizard should pop up asking you to install the device driver.
  • Page 53 COMMUNICATION INTERFACE choose Install this driver software anyway. 5. PCS-1000 will now become available in the device tree under PORTS (COM & LPT) in the Windows Device Manager. If the Found New Hardware wizard does not Alternate appear or you wish to install the driver from Installation another location, the driver can be also installed from the Windows Device Manager.

  • Page 54: Usb Interface Settings

    USB Interface Settings 1. Connect the USB cable from the PC to the rear Baud Rate panel USB-B port on the PCS-1000/PCS-1000I. Settings 2. Turn the PCS-1000/PCS-1000I on. 3. Long push Func key to enter the Page 33 function menu.
  • Page 55 7. Use the ◄ Func ► keys to go to the SAVE FUNC SET function. 8. Press the Enter key to save the baud rate settings. 1. Connect the PCS-1000/PCS-1000I to the PC Edit UART using the GTL-240 USB cable. Settings 2.
  • Page 56 PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual 北京海洋兴业科技股份有限公司（证券代码：839145） 电话：010-62176775 网址：www.hyxyyq.com...

  • Page 57: Usb Function Check

    COMMUNICATION INTERFACE USB Function Check To test the USB functionality, National Background Instruments Measurement and Automation Explorer can be used. This program is available on the NI website, www.ni.com, via a search for the VISA Run-time Engine page, or “downloads” at the following URL, http://www.ni.com/visa/ Operating System: Windows XP, 7, 8, 8.1 Requirements...
  • Page 58 3. From the Configuration panel access; My System>Devices and Interfaces>Serial & Parallel>COMX (where X is the COM port number assigned to the PCS-1000/PCS-1000I). 4. Click on the Port Settings tab at the bottom. 5. Make sure the Baud rate settings are correct (default = 9600 baud).

  • Page 59: Return To Local Operation

    COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 7. Click on Input/Output. 8. In the Select or Enter Command drop down list, ensure *IDN?\n is selected. 9. Click on the Query button to send the *IDN? query to the instrument. 10. The following string should be returned: GWInstek, PCS-1000, xxxxxxxxx, Vx.xx (Manufacturer, model, serial, software version) Return to Local Operation...

  • Page 60: Command Syntax

    PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual Command Syntax Partial compatibility IEEE488.2 Compatible Partial compatibility Standard SCPI, 1999 SCPI commands follow a tree-like structure, Command organized into nodes. Each level of the Structure command tree is a node. Each keyword in a SCPI command represents each node in the command tree.
  • Page 61 COMMUNICATION INTERFACE A query is a simple or Query compound command followed by a question mark (?). A parameter (data) is returned. meas:curr:dc? Example Two or more commands on Compound the same command line. Compound commands are separated with either a semi- colon (;) or a semi-colon and a colon (;:).
  • Page 62 PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual Commands and queries have two different Command Forms forms, long and short. The command syntax is written with the short form of the command in capitals and the remainder (long form) in lower case. The commands can be written in capitals or lower-case, just so long as the short or long forms are complete.

  • Page 63: Command List

    COMMUNICATION INTERFACE <NR2> decimal 0.1, 3.14, 8.5 numbers <NR3> floating point 4.5e-1, 8.25e+1 <NRf> any of NR1, 2, 3 1, 1.5, 4.5e-1 <block data> Definitive length arbitrary block data. A single decimal digit followed by data. The decimal digit specifies how many 8-bit data bytes follow.
  • Page 64 PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual System SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe ..........75 Commands SYSTem:ERRor ............76 SYSTem:LOCal ............76 SYSTem:REMote ............77 SYSTem:RWLock ............77 SYSTem:VERSion ............77 SYSTem:OUTPut:FORMat .......... 77 Status STATus:OPERation:CONDition ........79 Commands STATus:OPERation:ENABle ........80 STATus:OPERation[:EVENt] ........80 STATus:PRESet ............81 STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition ......

  • Page 65: Configure Commands

    COMMUNICATION INTERFACE Configure Commands CONFigure ..............63 CONFigure:CURRent ...........64 CONFigure:CURRent[:DC] ..........64 CONFigure:CURRent:AC ..........65 CONFigure:VOLTage...........65 CONFigure:VOLTage[:DC] ..........66 CONFigure:VOLTage:AC ..........67 CONFigure:AVERage:MODE ........67 CONFigure Query The CONFigure query will return both the current Description and voltage configuration as a string. Query Syntax CONFigure? Return Parameter <string> Current mode, range unit, voltage mode, range unit.

  • Page 66: Configure:current

    PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual CONFigure:CURRent Query The CONFigure:CURRent query will return the Description current range unit. Query Syntax CONFigure:CURRent? Return Parameter <string> Returns the current mode and range unit. Query Example CONF:CURR? > “DC 0.01” The range that is returned is the base unit. See the...

  • Page 67: Configure:current:ac

    COMMUNICATION INTERFACE Example CONF:CURR 20 Sets the current mode to DC and the range to 30A Example CONF:CURR Sets the current mode to DC. The range is not changed. CONFigure:CURRent:AC This command will set current mode to AC and set Description the range.

  • Page 68: Configure:voltage[:Dc]

    PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual Query Example CONF:VOLT? >”DC 0.1” The mode is DCV and the range is 200mV. The range that is returned is the base voltage unit. See Note the table below: Unit Voltage Range 1000 1000VDC 600ACV 200V 200mV...

  • Page 69: Configure:voltage:ac

    COMMUNICATION INTERFACE CONFigure:VOLTage:AC This command will set the voltage mode to AC Description and set the ACV range. If the range is not specified then it will not be changed. Syntax CONFigure:VOLTage:AC [<Range> | AUTO] <Range> Voltage range <NRf>: 0.0000001~630 Parameter The unit will automatically be set to the closest range.

  • Page 70: Measure Commands

    PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual Measure Commands MEASure ..............68 MEASure:CURRent[:DC] ..........68 MEASure:CURRent:AC ..........69 MEASure:VOLTage[:DC] ..........69 MEASure:VOLTage:AC ..........69 READ ................69 MEASure Query This query will return all the measurements. Description Query Syntax MEASure? Returns the current measurement voltage Return Parameter <NRf>...

  • Page 71: Measure:current:ac

    COMMUNICATION INTERFACE MEASure:CURRent:AC Query This query will return the AC current. Description Query Syntax MEASure:CURRent:AC? Returns the AC current. Return Parameter <NRf> Query Example MEAS:CURR:AC? >+9.9067E-1 Returns the AC current measurement (0.9A). MEASure:VOLTage[:DC] Query This query will return the DC voltage. Description Query Syntax MEASure:VOLTage[:DC]?
  • Page 72 PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual Query Syntax READ? Returns the current and voltage readings, Return Parameter <NRf> respectively <current>,<voltage> Query Example READ? > +9.9067E-1,+2.5E+1 Returns the current and voltage readings. 北京海洋兴业科技股份有限公司（证券代码：839145） 电话：010-62176775 网址：www.hyxyyq.com...

  • Page 73: Sense Commands

    COMMUNICATION INTERFACE Sense Commands [SENSe:]CURRent:RANGe ...........71 [SENSe:]CURRent:DC:AVERage:COUNt .....72 [SENSe:]CURRent:AC:AVERage:COUNt .....72 [SENSe:]VOLTage:RANGe ...........72 [SENSe:]VOLTage:DC:AVERage:COUNt .....73 [SENSe:]VOLTage:AC:AVERage:COUNt .....74 [SENSe:]CURRent:RANGe Query Sets or queries the current range. Description Syntax [SENSe:]CURRent:RANGe {<Range>|AUTO} Query Syntax [SENSe:]CURRent:RANGe? <Range> Current range <NRf>: 0.00000001～305 Parameter / Sets the current range in amps. The unit Return Parameter will automatically choose the closest range that is programmed.

  • Page 74: [Sense:]Current:dc:average:count

    PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual [SENSe:]CURRent:DC:AVERage:COUNt Query This query will set or return average count setting Description for DC current. Syntax [SENSe:]CURRent:DC:AVERage:COUNt (NR1) Query Syntax [SENSe:]CURRent:DC:AVERage:COUNt? The average count setting for DC current. Parameter / <NR1> 1~10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100...

  • Page 75: [Sense:]Voltage:dc:average:count

    COMMUNICATION INTERFACE <Range> Sets the voltage range in volts. The unit Parameter / will automatically choose the closest Return Parameter range that is programmed. DC Range <NRf>: 0.0000001 ~ 1050 AC Range <NRf>: 0.0000001 ~ 600 Sets the range to AUTO. AUTO Example VOLT:RANG AUTO...

  • Page 76: [Sense:]Voltage:ac:average:count

    PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual [SENSe:]VOLTage:AC:AVERage:COUNt Query This query will set or return the average count Description setting for AC current. Syntax [SENSe:]VOLTage:AC:AVERage:COUNt <NR1> Query Syntax [SENSe:]VOLTage:AC:AVERage:COUNt? The average count setting for AC voltage. Return Parameter <NR1> 1~10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100...

  • Page 77: System Commands

    COMMUNICATION INTERFACE System Commands SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe ..........75 SYSTem:ERRor .............76 SYSTem:LOCal .............76 SYSTem:REMote ............77 SYSTem:RWLock ............77 SYSTem:VERSion ............77 SYSTem:OUTPut:FORMat ..........77 SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe Query Sets or queries the beeper status. Description Syntax SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe {0|1} Query Syntax SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe? Beeper on Parameter/ Return Parameter Beeper off Query Example SYST:BEEP:STAT? >1...

  • Page 78: System:error

    PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual SYSTem:ERRor Query Queries the error queue. Error messages are stored Description in FIFO order. Up to 20 error messages are stored in the error queue. The first error message that is stored is the first message that is returned. Each time a message is returned it is also cleared from the queue.

  • Page 79: System:remote

    COMMUNICATION INTERFACE SYSTem:REMote Sets the PCS-1000/PCS-1000I operation to remote Description mode. All panel keys except the Local key are locked. Syntax SYSTem:REMote SYSTem:RWLock Sets the PCS-1000/PCS-1000I operation to remote Description mode. All panel keys are locked, including the Local key.
  • Page 80 PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual Format Description Example Returns the output in +0.0E+0,-4.0E-7 NR3 format. Returns the output in +0.0E+0 ADC,-5.0E- NR3 format + unit. 7 VDC Returns the output in +0.00000000,- NR2 format. 0.0000004 Returns the output in +0.00000000 ADC,- NR2 format + unit.

  • Page 81: Status Commands

    COMMUNICATION INTERFACE Status Commands STATus:OPERation:CONDition ........79 STATus:OPERation:ENABle ........80 STATus:OPERation[:EVENt] ........80 STATus:PRESet ............81 STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition ......81 STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle ........82 STATus:QUEStionable[:EVENt] ........82 STATus:OPERation:CONDition Query Returns the contents of the Standard Operation Description Condition Register. Bit weight Description Calibrating Not used Measuring Not used Config Change 9~15 Not used Query Syntax...

  • Page 82: Status:operation:enable

    PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual STATus:OPERation:ENABle Query Returns or sets the contents of the Standard Description Operation Enable Register. Bit weight Description Calibrating Not used Measuring Not used Config Change 9~15 Not used Syntax STATus:OPERation:ENABle (0～65535) Query Syntax STATus:OPERation:ENABle? 0~65535: Indicates the bit weight of the Parameter / <NR1>...

  • Page 83: Status:preset

    COMMUNICATION INTERFACE Example SYST:OPER? >256 Indicates that bit 8 has been latched. STATus:PRESet Resets the Standard Event Enable Register, the Description Questionable Data Enable Register and the Standard Operation Enable Register to their default state. Syntax STATus:PRESet STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition Query Returns the contents of the Questionable Data Description Condition Register.

  • Page 84: Status:questionable:enable

    PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle Query Returns or sets the contents of the Questionable Description Data Enable Register. Bit weight Description Volt Overload Current Overload 2~15 Not used Syntax STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle (0～65535) Query Syntax STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle? 0~65535: Indicates the bit weight of the Parameter / <NR1>...

  • Page 85: Common Commands

    COMMUNICATION INTERFACE Common Commands *IDN? ................83 *ESE ................83 *ESR? ................84 *SRE ................84 *STB? ................85 *PSC ................86 *OPC ................86 *TST?................87 *CLS ................87 *RST ................87 *WAI ................87 *IDN? Query Returns the manufacturer, model number, serial Description number and software version number. Query Syntax *IDN? Query Example *IDN?

  • Page 86: Esr

    PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual Syntax *ESE (0～255) Query Syntax *ESE? 0~255: Indicates the bit weight of the Parameter / <NR1> Standard Event Enable Register. Return Parameter Query Example *ESE 189 Enables all bits except for bit 1 and 6. *ESR? Query Queries the Standard Event Register.

  • Page 87: Stb

    COMMUNICATION INTERFACE ERR: Error queue QUES: Questionable Data Register summary bit MAV: Message available bit ESB: Event summary bit OPER: Standard Operation Register summary bit Syntax *SRE (0～255) Query Syntax *SRE? 0~255: Indicates the bit weight of the Parameter / <NR1>...

  • Page 88: Psc

    PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual Query Example *STB? >4 Indicates that there is a message in the error queue. *PSC Query The Power on Status Clear command enables the Description unit to clear the Service Request Enable, the Standard Event Enable and other event enable registers at power up.

  • Page 89: Tst

    COMMUNICATION INTERFACE *TST? Query Self-test query. This query will initiate a self-test Description and return the result. Query Syntax *TST? All tests have passed. Parameter One of more tests have failed. Query Example *TST? >0 Indicates that all tests have passed. *CLS The Clear Status command will clear the Status Description...

  • Page 90: Status Registers

    PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual Status Registers Questionable Data Register Condition Event Enable Voltage Overload Current Overload Not Used Not Used Output Not Used Buffer Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Error Que Not Used Not Used...

  • Page 91: Error Messages

    COMMUNICATION INTERFACE Error Messages Command Errors 0,"No error" -101,"Invalid character" -102,"Syntax error" -103,"Invalid separator" -108,"Parameter not allowed" -109,"Missing parameter" -113,"Undefined header" -121,"Invalid character in number" -123,"Numeric overflow" -131,"Invalid suffix" -148,"Character data not allowed" -151,"Invalid string data" Execution Errors -222,"Data out of range" -224,"Illegal parameter value"...

  • Page 92: Appendix

    PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual PPENDIX PCS Default Settings The following default settings are the factory configuration settings when the unit first ships. See page 36 to restore the factory default settings. Initial Settings Default Setting Current Meter Voltage Meter Current Range...

  • Page 93: Pcs-1000 Specifications

    APPENDIX PCS-1000 Specifications The specifications apply when the PCS is powered on for at least 30 minutes. General Power Supply 100 V / 120 V / 220 V / 240 V ±10% Power Line Frequency 50/60Hz Operating Environment Full accuracy for 0˚C to 55˚C, Full accuracy to 80% R.H. at 40˚C Storage Environment -40˚C to 70˚C...
  • Page 94 PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual Half Year Temperature Range DC Current 23˚C ± 5˚C Coefficient/˚C Monitor 30.00000 mA 0.01 0.001 Accuracy 300.0000 mA 0.01 0.001 3.000000 A 0.01 0.001 30.00000 A 0.01 0.001 (1)(2) 300.0000 A 0.05 0.001 Accuracy specification: ± (% of output).
  • Page 95 APPENDIX : For 30/300A range, a power coefficient (PCR) of 8ppm per watt of reading should be added. : For 300A range and continuous use at full load exceeding 1 minute, the specifications are not guaranteed unless the PCS-1000 is loaded off for at least 2 minutes.

  • Page 96: Pcs-1000I Specifications

    PCS-1000/PCS-1000I User Manual PCS-1000I Specifications The specifications apply when the PCS is powered on for at least 30 minutes. General Power Supply 100 V / 120 V / 220 V / 240 V ±10% Power Line Frequency 50/60Hz Operating Environment Full accuracy for 0˚C to 55˚C, Full accuracy to 80% R.H.
  • Page 97 APPENDIX Half Year Temperature Range Isolated DC 23˚C ± 5˚C Coefficient/˚C Current 30.00000 mA 0.1 + 0.05 0.001 Monitor 300.0000 mA 0.1 + 0.05 0.001 Accuracy 3.000000 A 0.1 + 0.05 0.001 30.00000 A 0.1 + 0.05 0.001 (1)(2) 300.0000 A 0.2 + 0.05 0.001 Accuracy specification: ±...
  • Page 98 : For 300A range and continuous use at full load exceeding 1 minute, the specifications are not guaranteed unless the PCS-1000I is loaded off for at least 2 minutes. Note: Product specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 99: Pcs Dimensions

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  • Page 100: Declaration Of Conformity

    INDEX NDEX symbol ..........2 AC/DC Current ......26 LCD conversion......90 AC/DC Voltage ......27 List of features ......7 Accessories ........8 Power on/off AD speed ........39 safety instruction ......3 Autozero function ...... 42 Power up ........18 Average mode ......

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