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  • Page 1 Programmable AC Power Supply ACPS Series User Manual...
  • Page 2 Information in this manual supercede all corresponding previous released material. Scientific continues to improve products & reserves rights to amend part or all of the specifications, procedures, equipment at any time without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5.2.2.2 LCD Se ng ......................38 5.2.3 Output Mode .........................41 5.2.3.1 PLD Tes ng ......................41 5.2.3.2 Harmonics ......................46 5.2.3.3 IEC Standard .......................51 5.2.3.4 Special Func .......................66 5.2.3.5 Test Mode ......................69 5.2.4 Parallel/Series/3-Phase ....................70 5.2.5 Store/Recall ........................70 5.2.6 Lock ........................72 User Manual ACPS Series 3/117...
  • Page 4 9.1.13 System Commands ......................113 9.1.14 External Control Mode Commands ................114 10 Troubleshoo ng ............................115 11 Dispatch procedure for service, E-Waste Management & Warranty ............117 11.1 Dispatch procedure for service ....................117 11.2 E-Waste ............................117 11.3 Warranty...........................117 User Manual ACPS Series 4/117...

  • Page 5: Preface

    Scientific Preface Dear Customer, Thank you for using this ACPS Series Single-phase Programmable AC Power Supply. We sincerely hope this product can meet your needs. The sections outlined in this user manual are suitable for the following product models: 2U Units...

  • Page 6: Safety No Ces

    This symbol indicates that a grounded condition is required before operating the equipment; the terminal with this label must be grounded to prevent electric shock. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. User Manual ACPS Series 6/117...

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    This manual is intended for product users and technical personnel that are involved with installing operating and maintaining the product. Readers are required to have a certain degree of electrical and mechanical knowledge and be familiar with basic electrical and mechanical schematics. User Manual ACPS Series 7/117...

  • Page 8: Unpacking

    Scientific Chapter 2 : Unpacking 2.1 Packing List Item Descriptions Quantity Remarks ACPS Series Programmable AC Power Supply As ordered Rack Mount Brackets Standard Output Terminal Cover Box Standard Input Terminal Cover Box Standard Screws Fasten item B RS-232 Communication Cable...

  • Page 9: Checking For Shipping Damage

    If the power source requires repairing at the factory or repair center, please pack it in the original packing material. Please assure to contact us to receive prior authorization for the product return and return instructions. User Manual ACPS Series 9/117...

  • Page 10: Products Introduc On

    Support for up to 2 units connected in series, 4 units connected in parallel and 3 units combined to provide a 3-phase output. Presently, 2U units can not support multi-unit mode. User Manual ACPS Series 10/117...

  • Page 11: Opera On Instruc Ons

    3.7 Power Supply Voltage Make sure that the front panel power switch is in the OFF state and the AC input mains voltage is within the product's operating specification before plugging in or connecting to the AC mains. User Manual ACPS Series 11/117...

  • Page 12: Fuse

    Loading System Parameters... 100% Self Testing Programmable AC Source DRAM Check Extern EEPROM Check Extern RAM Check Parallel Board Check GPIB Check PFC Check Output Check After 3 seconds, it will enter the self-testing mode; User Manual ACPS Series 12/117...
  • Page 13 Note: If the PFC Check or Output Check shows a FAIL result, the power source will not operate. If there is a FAIL result in any of the other tests, the power source is still operational. In this case, press the [Enter] key to proceed to the MAIN screen. User Manual ACPS Series 13/117...

  • Page 14: Panel Descrip On

    Scientific Chapter 4 : Panel Description 4.1 Front Panel Description Front Panel of 2U Models Front Panel of 3U Models Front Panel of 4U Models User Manual ACPS Series 14/117...
  • Page 15 Confirm key. [Enter] Enter Rotary knob, used to navigate menu items or for incrementing/decrementing values one step at a time or to move cursor position. Stylus (Touch pen) for accurately touching the touch screen display. User Manual ACPS Series 15/117...

  • Page 16: Rear Panel Descrip On

    These two pins will connected internally when the unit is running. Pin 5~6 RELAY3- RUN Pin 7~8 RELAY 4 Not Used Pin 9~10 Cooling air outlet. Standard communication interfaces, RS-485, RS-232 and USB. LAN and GPIB is optional. Input terminals. User Manual ACPS Series 16/117...
  • Page 17 CAN-R Connect CAN-R in parallel mode. SYSTEM BUS Used for communication between master and slaves. TTL/ ANALOG TTL signal/analog input interface. Standard communication interfaces, RS-485, RS-232, USB and LAN. GPIB communication interface, optional. Input terminals. User Manual ACPS Series 17/117...

  • Page 18: Menu Opera On

    Output & Measure Waveform Limitation More Setting Setting Viewer Coupling I Range Range Average Waveform Preview Is Delay Vdc(+) Zo Program Is Interval Vdc(-) Waveform A/B ON/ OFF Degree Vac S/R Vdc S/R F S/R User Manual ACPS Series 18/117...
  • Page 19 IEC 4-28 Test Mode Parallel Series 3-Phase Single Parallel 3 Phase Series Master Master Master (A Phase) Slaver1 Slaver1 Slaver1 (B Phase) Slaver2 Slaver2 (C Phase) Slaver3 Store/Recall Save Output Save System Recall Output Recall System User Manual ACPS Series 19/117...

  • Page 20: Introduc On To Front Panel Opera Ons

    5.1.2 Introduction to Front Panel Operations Note The Default setting values will be used if setting values are not saved before restarting. 1. Front panel key is used for turning the power source On or Off. On/Off 2. Control modes include Front Panel control, Remote control and External control modes, the first two can be selected by a connected computer.
  • Page 21 1. Press the ‘Coupling’ soft key to display the output coupling options. 2. Press the [ ] / [ ] key to highlight ‘ AC+DC’ option, then press the [Enter] key to confirm. 3. Scroll knob to highlight AC+DC option, then press the knob to confirm. User Manual ACPS Series 21/117...

  • Page 22: Menu Opera On

    We will explain menu operation using the front panel keys as touch screen operation is self explanatory. 5.2.1 Setting Item The following Soft Keys are available in the Setting screen to access these setup screens. Output & More Setting Measure Setting Waveform Viewer Limitation User Manual ACPS Series 22/117...

  • Page 23: Output & More Se Ng

    Note: In AC+DC coupling mode, any combination of AC and DC voltage may be selected as long as the positive or negative peak voltage of the combined output does not exceed the allowable maximum peak voltage. Refer to figure above. User Manual ACPS Series 23/117...
  • Page 24 2. Move the cursor to the value field of Waveform B, then press the [Enter] key to show the waveform selection list, rotate the front panel knob to highlight ‘ SQUARE ’, then press the [Enter] key to confirm. User Manual ACPS Series 24/117...
  • Page 25 If the user programs a slew rate setting, the ON Degree (start phase angle) of an AC output waveform may not be directly visible. It can be inferred however from the waveform cycle and frequency setting. User Manual ACPS Series 25/117...
  • Page 26 If any unusual high frequency output voltage is observed or any abnormal sound is heard, DO NOT use this feature. Instead, use an external actual impedance circuit in series with the load. User Manual ACPS Series 26/117...

  • Page 27: Measurement Se Ng

    VA : the apparent power consumed by the load due to real and reactive circuit components, measured in VA. VAR : the power absorbed by capacitive or inductive elements in a circuit, measured in VAR . P : active power, measured in watts. User Manual ACPS Series 27/117...
  • Page 28 The Average soft key changes the number of times a reading is averaged before the corres ponding measurement parameter display is updated. Available average values are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32. For example, to set Average time as 2. User Manual ACPS Series 28/117...
  • Page 29 Is interval defines the measurement time. For example, to set ‘Is Delay’ as 10ms. 1. In the ‘Measure’ screen, press the soft key to the right of ‘Is Delay’. 2. Press [1]~[0] and then [Enter] keys to confirm. User Manual ACPS Series 29/117...

  • Page 30: Waveform Viewer Se Ng

    User limits are independent of the selected voltage range so an upper Vac limit setting higher than 150V will have no effect while on the 150V AC voltage range as the voltage range limit supersedes the user limit. User Manual ACPS Series 30/117...

  • Page 31: Menu Se Ng

    1. In the ‘Remote Control’ menu, press the ‘RS 232’ soft key to change RS 232 interface settings. 2. Move the cursor to highlight ‘Baud Rate =’ field then press the [Enter] key to confirm. 3. Rotate the front panel knob to highlight ‘19200’, and then press the [Enter] key to confirm. User Manual ACPS Series 31/117...
  • Page 32 2. Move the cursor to highlight ‘GPIB Addr =’ field, then press [5] and [Enter] keys to confirm. 1.4 Ethernet Settings Parameter ranges are: ETH Setting: Auto, Manual. IP Address: 0~255 Net Mask: 0~255 Gate Way: 1~254 User Manual ACPS Series 32/117...
  • Page 33 1. In the ‘System Setting’ menu, press the ‘Buzzer’ soft key to change the state of the buzzer. 2. Rotate the front panel knob to highlight the ‘OFF’ option then press the [Enter] key to confirm. User Manual ACPS Series 33/117...
  • Page 34 OFF . When the output relay is set to ‘ O FF’, the output relay will close when the output state is ON and open when the output state is OFF . This is ‘normal’ operation for most power sources and should be the default setting. User Manual ACPS Series 34/117...
  • Page 35 In ‘Amplifier’ mode, the output voltage is synthesized by the ‘Range’ setting on the main inter- face and amplification of the external control voltage. The external input reference voltage range is -10V~10V. The output Voltage can be calculated using the following formulas (when Vac=0, Vdc=0 on the front panel display). User Manual ACPS Series 35/117...
  • Page 36 ‘Extern Control’ item set as OFF . Warning! If Peak level of the external signal exceeds 10V or the frequency exceeds 1200Hz, damage to the power source may will result. User Manual ACPS Series 36/117...
  • Page 37 1. In the ‘Protection’ mode screen, move the cursor to highlight ‘OPP =’ field, press [0]~[9] number keys as desired then press the [Enter] key to confirm. 2. Or press the soft key to the right of ‘Set to Maximum’ or ‘Set to Minimum’. User Manual ACPS Series 37/117...

  • Page 38: Lcd Se Ng

    1. In the ‘Display’ screen press the soft key to the right of ‘Display’ to select brightness adjustment. 2. Then press ‘Brightness+’ to increase brightness, or ‘Brightness-’ to decrease the display brightness. User Manual ACPS Series 38/117...
  • Page 39 The screen color test displays a color pattern to check the color correctness of the LCD screen. This is a test only and there are no user adjustments. 5.2.2.3 Calibration For calibration information, refer to Chapter 7 Calibration. User Manual ACPS Series 39/117...
  • Page 40 For each event, the log contains a data stamp, error code and a short description of the event. 3. License Displays license information. User Manual ACPS Series 40/117...

  • Page 41: Output Mode

    3. Then press the soft key to the right of ‘Rename’, rotate and press the front panel knob as appropriate to rename this list. Available characters include A~Z, 0~9 and blank. Then press the [Enter] key to confirm. User Manual ACPS Series 41/117...
  • Page 42 Step: total number of steps. Save: to save list file to assigned memory address for quickly recalling at any time. If you do not save the current list file it will be lost after the unit is turned off. User Manual ACPS Series 42/117...
  • Page 43 Each list sequence file has total 9 steps, each step is a complete list file. During execution, the running status of the list files is shown in the top part of the display, and the running status of the sequence file is shown in the bottom part. User Manual ACPS Series 43/117...
  • Page 44 4. Press the ‘Trigger’ soft key to execute the file, and the ‘Trigger’ will change to ‘Stop’. During execution, the remaining period time is shown in the top part of the display. This value up- dates regularly while the pulse transient is running. User Manual ACPS Series 44/117...
  • Page 45 ‘Stop’. You can press the ‘Pause’ soft key to temporarily stop the step function or ‘Stop’ to permanently stop execution of the Step function. During execution, the remaining time is shown in the top part of the display. This value updates regularly while the step transient is running. User Manual ACPS Series 45/117...

  • Page 46: Harmonics

    Vac_fund = fundamental voltage. F_fund = fundamental frequency. Vdc = DC voltage component. Degree = start angle, 0~359.9°. N = Harmonic Number. V = Harmonic Voltage (Value/Percentage). Ɵ = phase angle (degrees). Compose = Value/Percent. Last Page/Next Page User Manual ACPS Series 46/117...
  • Page 47 31≤N≤40, the Value ≤ 45V or the Percent ≤ 15%. An OVP error is generated if the output of the synthesized waveform + DC offset exceeds 424Vpk on the 300V range or 212Vpk on the 150V range. User Manual ACPS Series 47/117...
  • Page 48 3. Press the [ESC] key to return to the previous screen then press the ‘Trigger’ soft key to load the settings. 4. Press the ‘Trigger’ soft key to execute the file, and the ‘Trigger’ will change to ‘Stop’. User Manual ACPS Series 48/117...
  • Page 49 Continue means the harmonic measurement runs till the ‘Stop’ soft key is pressed. Once pressed, it changes to Stop. 3. Press the [ESC] key to return to the previous screen. The measurement is started using the ‘Trigger’ key. User Manual ACPS Series 49/117...
  • Page 50 2. Move the cursor to highlight ‘User NO. =’ field then press the appropriate numeric key and then [Enter] key to confirm. Use the front panel knob to the desired waveform harmonics amplitude %, and phase Ɵ. User Manual ACPS Series 50/117...

  • Page 51: Iec Standard

    The user can recall the user-defined waveform in Output & More Setting menu. 5.2.3.3 IEC Standard The IEC 61000-4 test function support immunity testing to the following four IEC 61000-4 standards: IEC 4-11 IEC 4-13 IEC 4-14 IEC 4-28 User Manual ACPS Series 51/117...
  • Page 52 6. Press the numeric keys and [Enter] key to set Count, the available range of which is 0~65535 where 0 means infinite loop. 7. Move the cursor to highlight ‘Frequency =’ field, then press the [Enter] key to switch between 50 and 60. User Manual ACPS Series 52/117...
  • Page 53 11. Press the ‘Trigger’ soft key to execute the file, and the ‘Trigger’ will change to ‘Stop’. Voltage Variations Settings 1. In the ‘IEC standards’ screen press the ‘IEC 4-11’ soft key. 2. Press the ‘Voltage Variations’ soft key. User Manual ACPS Series 53/117...
  • Page 54 Rate = variation voltage level in percent of Unom. 5. Press the ‘Diagram’ soft key to preview the envelope of the test waveform. 6. Press the ‘Save’ soft key to store the settings in non-volatile memory. User Manual ACPS Series 54/117...
  • Page 55 5. Rotate the front panel knob to highlight ‘Class 1’ and then press the [Enter] key to confirm. Adjust the parameters below if it is desired for them to be different from the default IEC 4-13 values. User Manual ACPS Series 55/117...
  • Page 56 8. Press the [ESC ] key to return to the previous screen then press the ‘Trigger’ soft key to load the settings. 9. Press the ‘Trigger’ soft key to execute the file, and the ‘Trigger’ will change to ‘Stop’. User Manual ACPS Series 56/117...
  • Page 57 6. Press the ‘Waveform Preview’ soft key to see a visual representation of the test waveform. Press again to clear the preview. 7. Press the ‘Save’ soft key to store the test setting in non-volatile memory. User Manual ACPS Series 57/117...
  • Page 58 4. Move the cursor to highlight ‘Class =’ field, then press the [Enter] key to display the drop down list. 5. Rotate the front panel knob to highlight ‘non-multiple of 3’ and press the [Enter] key to con- firm. User Manual ACPS Series 58/117...
  • Page 59 The test time count down in seconds is visible in the upper part of the IEC 4-13 screen. At the completion of the test, the ‘Stop’ soft key will revert to ‘Trigger’. To abort a test in pro- gress, press the ‘Stop’ soft key during a test run. User Manual ACPS Series 59/117...
  • Page 60 20*f1 to 40*f1, 1000~2000 Hz, 1.5% ； 6. Press the ‘Save’ soft key to store the settings in non-volatile memory. 7. Press the ‘Trigger’ soft key to execute the file. Once pressed, it changes to ‘Stop’. User Manual ACPS Series 60/117...
  • Page 61 4. Move the cursor to highlight the ‘Level =’ field and press the [Enter] key to display a drop down list with product class selections. 5. Rotate the front panel knob to highlight ‘Class 1’ and then press the [Enter] key to confirm. User Manual ACPS Series 61/117...
  • Page 62 At the completion of the test, the ‘Stop’ soft key will revert to ‘Trigger’. To abort a test in progress, press the ‘Stop’ soft key during a test run. Meister Curve Setting 1. In the ‘IEC standards’ screen Press the ‘IEC 4-13’ soft key. 2. Press the ‘Sweep in Frequency’ soft key. User Manual ACPS Series 62/117...
  • Page 63 The test time count down in seconds is visible in the upper part of the IEC 4-13 screen. At the completion of the test, the ‘Stop’ soft key will revert to ‘Trigger’. To abort a test in progress, press the ‘Stop’ soft key during a test run. User Manual ACPS Series 63/117...
  • Page 64 5. Press the ‘Diagram’ soft key to see a visual representation of the test waveform. Press again to clear the preview. 6. Press the ‘Save’ soft key to store the test setting in non-volatile memory. User Manual ACPS Series 64/117...
  • Page 65 4. Move the cursor to highlight the ‘Test Level=’ field then press the [Enter] key to display the drop down list, rotate the front panel knob to highlight ‘Level 2’ and press the [Enter] key to confirm. User Manual ACPS Series 65/117...

  • Page 66: Special Func

    ‘Stop’ soft key during a test run. 5.2.3.4 Special Function This series AC source support the following special test function: Transient Trac Dimmer In the ‘Output Mode’ screen press the ‘Special Function’ soft key to display the right screen. User Manual ACPS Series 66/117...
  • Page 67 4. Press the [ESC ] key to return to the previous screen then press the ‘Trigger’ soft key to load the settings. 5. Press the ‘Trigger’ soft key to apply the test to the unit under test. Once pressed, it changes to ‘Stop’. User Manual ACPS Series 67/117...
  • Page 68 4. Press the [ESC] key to return to the previous screen then press the ‘Trigger’ key to load the settings. 5. Press the ‘Trigger’ soft key to apply the test to the unit under test. Once pressed, it changes to ‘Stop’. User Manual ACPS Series 68/117...

  • Page 69: Test Mode

    Once the output is turned on, the measurements will start and compare against the limits set for the period of time programmed. A PASS or FAIL Result will be displayed when the total time period is over. User Manual ACPS Series 69/117...

  • Page 70: Parallel/Series/3-Phase

    3. To recall the output settings stored in Channel [3] for example. Press the ‘Recall Output’ soft key, then move cursor to the Channel field, use [3] + [Enter] keys to recall the output settings. User Manual ACPS Series 70/117...
  • Page 71 3. To recall the system settings stored in Group [5] for example. Press the ‘Recall System’ soft key, then move cursor to the Group field, use [5] + [Enter] keys to recall the system settings. User Manual ACPS Series 71/117...

  • Page 72: Lock

    ‘Main Page’ screen press the soft key to the right of ‘Lock’. A lock sign will be displayed on the bottom right of the screen. Press the period key [.] on the front panel to unlock the front panel keys and touch screen. User Manual ACPS Series 72/117...

  • Page 73: Master-Slave Mode Opera On

    Scientific Chapter 6 : Master-slave Mode Operation ACPS Series Programmable AC Power Supply can be connected in parallel/series and 3-phase system to increase the output power. Note DO NOT connect units in both series and parallel at the same time.

  • Page 74: Se Ng The Unit As Master

    3. Move the cursor to highlight ‘Master’ option and press the [Enter] key to confirm. 4. Move the cursor to highlight the ‘Master Type =’ field and press the [Enter] key to confirm. 5. Move the cursor to highlight the right option and press the [Enter] key to confirm. User Manual ACPS Series 74/117...

  • Page 75: Parallel System

    8. Press the ‘Save’ soft key to store the master-slave mode setting to non-volatile memory. 6.2.1 Parallel System Set ‘Master Type’ of the master unit as ‘Parallel’, then press the [Main] key switch to main menu. User Manual ACPS Series 75/117...

  • Page 76: Series System

    Scientific Parallel connection 1 2 3 Output connection Termination resistor CAN-R, flip Dip Switch 1 of the Master unit to ON position (down) System Bus Communication Cable 6.2.2 Series System Set ‘Master Type’ of the master unit as ‘Series’, then press the [Main] key to return to the main page.

  • Page 77: 3-Phase System

    The phase difference between phase A and B is always 120 ° and between phase A and C is always 240 ° . In this 3-phase system, the waveform generator A or B only can be switched after the system output off. User Manual ACPS Series 77/117...
  • Page 78 Scientific Set ‘Master Type’ of the master unit as ‘3 Phase’, then press the [Main] key to return to the main page. Main page User Manual ACPS Series 78/117...
  • Page 79 Three-phase five-wire (Y type) connection, the output voltage range is 0~300V. 1 2 3 Output connection Termination resistor CAN-R, flip Dip Switch 1 of the Master unit to ON position (down) System Bus Communication Cable Only support three-phase five-wire input connection User Manual ACPS Series 79/117...
  • Page 80 Three-phase four-wire ( △ type) connection, the output voltage range is 0~519V. 1 2 3 Output connection Termination resistor CAN-R, flip Dip Switch 1 of the Master unit to ON position System Bus Communication Cable Only support three-phase five-wire input connection User Manual ACPS Series 80/117...

  • Page 81: Error List Of Master-Slave Mode

    Yes, slavers in sync with the master unit Waveform Preview Yes, but only the master unit can display Zo Program Not Supported Not Supported Not Supported Irange Yes, slavers in sync with the master unit Average Measure Setting Is Delay Is Interval User Manual ACPS Series 81/117...
  • Page 82 [2] O/P Relay function set as ON only available in single mode. [3] Calibration function only available for single unit. [4] Harmonics function only available for the master unit. [5] Only IEC61000-4-11 available for the 3-phase system. User Manual ACPS Series 82/117...

  • Page 83: Calibra On

    In the ‘Menu’ screen press the ‘Calibration’ soft key to select the calibration item, then move the cursor to highlight the password data field. Using the number keys enter the password “9527” and press the [Enter] key to confirm. User Manual ACPS Series 83/117...

  • Page 84: Volt Se Ng & Measurement Calibra On

    DVM reading is between -10mV and 10mV. 4. Wait 2 seconds then press the ‘Continue’ key. 5. Highlight the value field and enter the DVM AC voltage reading then press the ‘Continue’ soft key for the next step. User Manual ACPS Series 84/117...

  • Page 85: Current Measurement Calibra On

    1. Make sure the load in connected (switch is closed) and adjust the load setting for a current of 1 Aac +/- 10%. 2. Highlight the Measured I field value, then enter the current reading from the DAM. When done, press the ‘Continue’ key to the next calibration coefficient. User Manual ACPS Series 85/117...

  • Page 86: I Range High, Ac High Current Coefficient

    1. Adjust the load setting for a current of 0.5 Adc +/- 10%. 2. Highlight the Measured I field value, then enter the current reading from the DAM. When done, press the ‘Continue’ key to the next calibration coefficient. User Manual ACPS Series 86/117...

  • Page 87: I Range High, Dc High Current Coefficient

    7.2.3 Saving Calibration Coefficients Once all calibration steps are completed, press the ‘Yes’ soft key to save the new coefficient values. Press No means the old calibration coefficient will be retained. User Manual ACPS Series 87/117...

  • Page 88: Installa On

    30.0 483.0 483.0 Dimensions of 2U Models Dimensions of 3U Models 423.0 30.0 483.0 Note: refer to technical specifications to get the detailed information of the dimensions of the power sources. Dimensions of 4U Models User Manual ACPS Series 88/117...

  • Page 89: Installing Rack Mount Handles

    Refer to the illustration on the right for correct assembly. Optional interface cards for this series AC source are as below. Remote I/O Card GPIB & LAN Communication Card Illustration of 2U Models User Manual ACPS Series 89/117...
  • Page 90 Refer to the illustration on the right for correct assembly. Optional interface cards for this series AC source are as below. Remote I/O & Parallel Multiphase Link Card GPIB Communication Card Illustration of 4U Units User Manual ACPS Series 90/117...

  • Page 91: Shelf Moun Ng Diagram Of Ac Source

    AC input is to be hardwired please assure that this is done by only a qualified electrician. It is suggested to use an external circuit breaker which protects, and can disconnect all the current carrying conductors for the AC input cable. User Manual ACPS Series 91/117...
  • Page 92 4. Using a suitably sized flat blade screwdriver tighten the screws on the top of terminal bock assuring the wires are held tightly. 5. Replace and fasten the terminal cover box, and tighten the plastic nut of the cable strain relief clamp. User Manual ACPS Series 92/117...

  • Page 93: Output Connec On

    4. Using a suitably sized flat blade screwdriver tighten the screws on the top of terminal bock assuring the wires are held tightly. 5. Replace and fasten the terminal cover box, and tighten the plastic nut of the cable strain relief clamp. User Manual ACPS Series 93/117...

  • Page 94: Remote Compensa On

    Remote sensing allows the power source to automatically compensate for voltage drop in the wires connecting the load. OUTPUT OUTPUT U.S/CA: U.S/CA: Others: Others: VOLTAGE VOLTAGE SENSOR SENSOR Local Local Local Remote Local Remote Fig. a Fig. b Load Load User Manual ACPS Series 94/117...

  • Page 95: Scpi Communica On Protocol

    Chapter 9 : SCPI Communication Protocol SCPI is a programmable language standard designed especially for programmable instruments. It defines how to communicate with the instruments from an external computer. The ACPS Series programmable AC power source uses SCPI programming language with two categories of commands: basic commands (IEEE-488.2 common commands), and ACPS programmable AC...
  • Page 96 This command queries all the parameters in measurement fields. The 16th parameter is the state of the output and 17th is the alarm code. ASWRS? This command queries alarm code. ASWRC_0 This command clears alarm signals. User Manual ACPS Series 96/117...

  • Page 97: Se Ng/Query Commands

    This command queries the AC output voltage in volts. OUTPUT:VDC:_<NR2> This command sets DC output voltage in volts. The setting range is -424.2~424.2. Return signal is OK or FALSE. OUTPUT:VDC? This command queries the DC output voltage in volts. User Manual ACPS Series 97/117...
  • Page 98 USER, NO. 3 OUTPUT:WAVEFORMB:_<NR2>,<NR3> This command sets the parameters of waveform B. The return signal is OK or FALSE. <NR 2> 0 (SINE) 1 (SQUARE) <NR 3> 0.0~100.0 2 (CSINE) 0~29 3 (FIXED) 4 (USER) User Manual ACPS Series 98/117...
  • Page 99 This command sets the slew rate of the frequency of the output waveform in Hz/ms. The setting range is 0.001 Hz/ms~1600.000 Hz/ms or 0 (Disable). The return signal is OK or FALSE. OUTPUT:SLEW:FREQ? This command queries the slew rate of the frequency of the output in Hz/ms. User Manual ACPS Series 99/117...
  • Page 100 This command queries the output coupling setting. Return 0(AC), 1(DC), 2(AC+DC). OUTPUT:IRANGE:_<NR2> This command sets the range of current measurement. 0 (High Range) 1 (Middle Range) 2 (Low Range) 3 (mA Range) 4 (Auto Range) User Manual ACPS Series 100/117...

  • Page 101: Limit Commands

    This command sets the upper limit of the DC component of the output. The setting range is 0~424.2V. Return signal is OK or FALSE. LIMIT:VDC+? This command queries the upper limit of the DC component of the output. User Manual ACPS Series 101/117...
  • Page 102 This command queries the delay time of OCP in second. CCMODE:_<NR2> This command enables (1) or disables (0) constant current CC mode. The return signal is OK or FALSE. CCMODE? This command queries the state of CC mode. Return 1 or 0. User Manual ACPS Series 102/117...

  • Page 103: List Commands

    This command runs the list file. The return signal is OK or FALSE. LIST:STATUS? This command queries the state of the list file, 0(Running), 1(Finished). LIST:STEP? This command queries the number of current step. Return 0~49. User Manual ACPS Series 103/117...
  • Page 104 This command sets the repeat time of the sequence. The setting range is 1~9999. The return signal is OK or FALSE. SEQ:CYCLE? This command queries the repeat time of the current list in the sequence at the moment. Return 1~9999. User Manual ACPS Series 104/117...

  • Page 105: Pulse Commands

    This command sets the start angle of the pulse in degrees. The setting range is 0.0~359.9. The return signal is OK or FALSE. PULSE:DUTYCYCLE:_<NR2> This command sets the duty cycle of the pulse. The setting range is 0.0~100.0 (%). The return signal is OK or FALSE. User Manual ACPS Series 105/117...

  • Page 106: Step Commands

    The setting range is 0~9999, 0 means infinite loop. The return signal is OK or FALSE. STEP:DEGREE:_<NR2> This command sets the start angle of the pulse in degrees. The setting range is 0.0~359.9. The return signal is OK or FALSE. User Manual ACPS Series 106/117...
  • Page 107 This command queries the PF of the maximum power point. STEP:MAXPOWER:V? This command queries the voltage of the maximum power point in volts. STEP:PAUSE This command pauses or re-run the file. Return OK. STEP:POWERSWEEP:_<NR2> This command enables (1) or disables (0) the sweep function. User Manual ACPS Series 107/117...

  • Page 108: Synthesis Commands

    This command sets the phase angle for each harmonic. <NR 2>: 2~40 <NR 2>: 0.0~359.9 The return signal is OK or FALSE. SYNTHESIS:TRIGER This command runs the Synthesis file. Return OK. SYNTHESIS:STOP This command stops the running of the Synthesis file. Return OK. User Manual ACPS Series 108/117...

  • Page 109: Inter-Harmonics Commands

    9.1.9 Inter-harmonics Commands INTER:NORMAL:VAC:_<NR2> This command sets the fundamental voltage. The setting range is 0.0~300.0V. The return signal is OK or FALSE. INTER:NORMAL:FREQ:_<NR2> This command sets the fundamental frequency. The return signal is OK or FALSE. User Manual ACPS Series 109/117...

  • Page 110: Harmonics Measurement Commands

    This command sets the measurement times of the harmonics, 0 (Single) and 1 (Continue). The return signal is OK or FALSE. HARMONICS:MEASURE:SOURCE:_<NR2> This command sets the measurement source of the harmonics, 0 (Voltage) and 1 (Current). The return signal is OK or FALSE. User Manual ACPS Series 110/117...

  • Page 111: Master-Slave Mode Commands

    This command queries the output power of slave 3 in watts. PARA:SLAVEC:VDC? This command queries the DC output voltage of slave 3 in volts. PARA:SUM:VOLT? This command queries the RMS voltage of this system in volts. User Manual ACPS Series 111/117...
  • Page 112 This command sets the DC output voltage of phase B in volts. Return OK or FALSE. PARA:PHASEC:VAC:_<NR2>? This command sets the AC output voltage of phase C in volts. Return OK or FALSE. PARA:PHASEC:VDC:_<NR2>? This command sets the DC output voltage of phase C in volts. Return OK or FALSE. User Manual ACPS Series 112/117...

  • Page 113: Dimmer Func On Commands

    The setting range is 0.0~180.0. Return OK or FALSE. 9.1.13 System Commands SYS:RECALLDEFAULT This command recalls factory default setting. Returns OK. SYS:LOC This command enables the local operation. Returns OK. SYS:RECALLIP This command resets the IP address setting of the unit. Returns OK. User Manual ACPS Series 113/117...

  • Page 114: External Control Mode Commands

    EXTERN:VOLTAGE:_<NR2> This command sets the voltage set of external control. The setting range is 3V, 5V or 10V. EXTERN:VOLTAGE? This command queries the voltage set of external control. Returns value is 3V, 5V or 10V. User Manual ACPS Series 114/117...

  • Page 115: Troubleshoo Ng

    The screen shows the Output over voltage. Check the output voltage range. message C009 OUTPUT OVP. The screen shows the Adjust the setting range of the current, or Output over current. message C010 OUTPUT the OCP setting. OCP. User Manual ACPS Series 115/117...
  • Page 116 5V. exceeds 5V. The screen shows the Self-checking failure. Contact us for technical support message Self Test Fail The screen shows the Activation failure. Contact us for technical support message Unactivated User Manual ACPS Series 116/117...

  • Page 117: Dispatch Procedure For Service, E-Waste Management & Warranty

    Your Scientific instrument is a complex electronic device and deserves the best service available by technicians thoroughly familiar with its service and calibration procedures. User Manual ACPS Series 117/117...

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