3-2-8 When RS-485 is used as the communication protocol with -LMi option ........12 3-2-9 When RS-232C is used as the communication protocol with -LMi option ........13 3-2-10 Setup the USB driver made by Matsusada Precision Inc............13 3-2-11 Port setting ..........................13 3-2-12 Setting the parameter of the power supply with -LMi option .............
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10-1 Status and Error Messages of the Sequence Execution ..............67 10-1-1 Protection message ........................68 10-1-2 Error message ..........................68 10-1-3 Other warning ..........................69 11 Troubleshooting ............................70 11-1 Tips for a Trouble ..........................70 11-2 Troubleshooting ..........................71 11-3 Contact Information ........................... 73 Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
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PSS2en is the dedicated software for sequence operation and controlling directly of equipment made by Matsusada Precision Inc. shown below. And, it’s also possible monitoring of data in the sequence operation and the direct control. PSS2en is selected the below shown operation.
RG series DC power supply ES series High-voltage power AU series PSS2en-CO supply PSS2en-COHV AF/AE series (via dedicated AKP/AKP series adapter) W series General power supplies via controller PSS2en-COMS for power supply CO-MS (*) Will be supported Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
2 Summary of PSS2en Licensing Provisions of PSS2en When you use the software created by Matsusada Precision Inc. (hereafter, "First Party"), please agree to the following provisions. If you do not agree to them, you have to delete this software from your PC immediately.
If an error occurs in the operation of the PSS2en after the update, restore the system and return Windows to the state where the PSS2en could be used. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
(2) Setup the device driver of the USB-RS-232C conversion cable. (Refer to its manual for the detail of the setup.) (3) Connect CO-MET2-9 and the power supply with the modular cable. (4) Set the communication method of a virtual COM port. (Refer to [3-2-11 Port setting]) Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
USB port (1) Connect PC and CO-U32m with USB cable. (2) Setup the USB driver made by Matsusada Precision Inc. ([3-2-10 Setup the USB driver made by Matsusada Precision Inc.]) (3) Connect CO-U32m and the power supply with the modular cable.
Don’t bend the optical fiber cable. (1) Connect PC and USB-OPT with USB cable. (2) Setup the USB driver made by Matsusada Precision Inc. ([3-2-10 Setup the USB driver made by Matsusada Precision Inc.]) (3) Connect USB-OPT and the power supply with the optical fiber cable.
USB port (1) Connect PC and the power supply with USB cable. (2) Setup the USB driver made by Matsusada Precision Inc. ([3-2-4 Setup the USB driver made by Matsusada Precision Inc.]) (3) Set the communication method of a virtual COM port. (Refer to [3-2-11 Port setting])
(Refer to [3-2-12 Setting the parameter of the power supply with -LMi option]) (4) Set the duplex of RS-485. (The protocol of RS-485 is used by 4-line (Full duplex) or 2-line (Half duplex). It can be changed at WEB interface.) Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
When using the power supply for -LUs1 option, CO-U32m or USB-OPT as the communication adapter, it is necessary to set up the USB driver made by Matsusada Precision Inc. Install the USB driver according to the USB driver instruction manual included in the CD-COM and confirm that each device is recognized as a virtual COM port.
(LAN, USB, 485, 232 Command WEB or Front panel Command Reply With Header Setting example at WEB interface Select used interface Select Note: (*11) Setting “232” is only available on the front panel, not on the web. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
“1.21.0”, you need to install the USB key driver. If the PSS2en version is earlier than Insert the CD-ROM of PSS2en. Execute HASPUserSetup.exe in [Sentinel_LDK_Run-time_setup] folder. Promote the installation following the displayed instructions. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
3. (When necessary component is not installed) Install the necessary component(s) according to the detail displayed. ・ For Windows 11, 10, 8.1 and 8 .NET Framework 4.5 or 4.6 is preinstalled. If you uninstalled the component, please install it. ・ For Windows 7 .NET Framework 4.5 must be installed. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
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(*12)Take a backup of the program and data when re-installation or version upgrade. We shall not take any responsibility of whatsoever in case of trouble or damage occurred on the data, during the re-installation or version upgrade. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
For the setup of a temperature chamber, refer to the instruction manual of the temperature chamber. Set the communication parameter as shown below. Address Transfer mode NORMAL Communication speed 9600bps Stop bit 1bit Data length 8bit Parity none Delimiter CR+LF Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
And, RS-485 port is shows as COM port in PSS2en. When you use it, set the communication method of COM port as shown below. If you do not follow it, PSS2en will not work at all. Communication speed 9600bps Stop bit 1bit Data length 8bit Parity none Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
・ Up to 32 power supplies can be connected at 1 group. ・ Some communication ports can be selected at 1 group. ・ A test condition of 16 groups can be saved together. ・ A log data of 16 groups can be saved together. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
(!) mark, a ward of caution is displayed. Input the item according to this content. Log Data Likewise, the log data is also configured as a tree menu. It is generated by group and has summarized the 16 groups. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
“0.1 seconds per” or “0.25 seconds per” is not a security value. By the selected model, use environment and connection state, communication time required per one might more than the value. In this case, regulate delta time. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
"Export CSV Log Data" The test result, log data is saved in CSV format. "Open Log Data" The log data that has been tested is opened. The opened result can be browsed on the data screen. "End" PSS2en is quitted. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
The case of the power supply with –LMi option communicates by LAN (VXI-11 protocol) or USB. (VISA library is required.) ⇒ Go to operation (4) and (7). C) The case of the other power supply. ⇒ Go to operation (4) and (6). Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
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(*) Check or set the IP address from the front panel of the power supply. And, it’s possible to check or set the IP address from the WEB interface of the power supply. (Refer to [3-2-12 Setting the parameter of the power supply with –LMi option]) Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
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As the first power supply that is connected to the PC is R4K-80L, the UNIT number of R4K-80L set to 0, the UNIT number of R4K-80M set to 1. CO-MET2-9 UNIT No.: 0 R4K-80L UNIT No.: 1 R4K-80M Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
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(*) As the power supply of RE, REH or –LMi option does not support “port scanner, check the connection yourself if necessary (*) If the connected power supply cannot be found even after Port Scanner, Replace the connection port with another port and perform Port Scanner again. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
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If you could check that there is no problem for the connection status, the procedure to edit the test condition of the direct control operation is finished. (*) The protection setting is not allowed while editing the test condition. It can be done in running the test condition. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
By clicking “Stop” button, all power supplies included in the group stop to record data. When the output is stopped, the record is stopped automatically. And, by checking “Link the output”, when all power supplies are included in the group output voltage and current, the recording data is started. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
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The monitor column shows the monitor value of the voltage and the current of the power supply. The status column displays the status of the power supply. If the power supply outputs, it lights up to green. If an error occurs, it lights up to red. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
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The elapsed time column shows the time from the start of recording. Ⓒ Power supply information This column shows the information of the power supply connected. You can’t edit it. Ⓓ Record method setting You can set the record method of Ⓑ. (Refer to “Group Overall Control Tab”) Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
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Output cut off state Output enable state Local mode Green Remote mode Constant current mode Constant voltage mode Overtemperature protection Overvoltage protection Overcurrent protection AC input fault Undervoltage state (Short circuited) Undercurrent state (Disconnected) Sense reverse connect Interlock switch off Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
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And, the chart shows the process of the voltage monitor during recording. Ⓘ Current controller As with the voltage controller of Ⓖ, you can control the current of the power supply. Ⓙ Current monitor As with the voltage monitor of Ⓗ, you can see the output current value. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
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If the power supply is output enable, the output indicator of its power supply turns on. (5) If you record log, click “Start” button. Click And, by checking “Link the output”, when the power supply is included in the group output voltage and current, the recording data is started. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
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1 minute. Over 1 minute, the horizontal axis of the chart scrolls. (8) You can monitor the status of the power supply. As a normal, the three green lamps turn on. As an error, the red lamp turns on. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
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Select Group Overall Control Tab (10) Click “OFF” button. Click If the power supply is output off, the output indicator of its power supply turns off. The procedure to run the test condition of the direct control operation is finished. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
Right click on the graph to copy the graph to the clipboard. The procedure to check the test data of the direct control operation is finished. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
The case of the power supply with –LMi option communicates by LAN (VXI-11 protocol) or USB. (VISA library is required.) ⇒ Go to operation (4) and (7). C) The case of the other power supply. ⇒ Go to operation (4) and (6). Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
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(*) Check or set the IP address from the front panel of the power supply. And, it’s possible to check or set the IP address from the WEB interface of the power supply. (Refer to [3-2-12 Setting the parameter of the power supply with –LMi option]) Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
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Refer to the instruction manual of the power supply about the detail. This example shows how to connect R4K-80L. (Refer to [3-2 Setup of Communication Environment].) The UNIT number of R4K-80L set to 0. CO-MET2-9 UNIT No.: 0 R4K-80L Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
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(*) As the power supply of RE, REH or –LMi option does not support “port scanner, check the connection yourself if necessary (*) If the connected power supply cannot be found even after Port Scanner, Replace the connection port with another port and perform Port Scanner again. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
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If there is no problem for the connection status, the following window is shown. If there is a problem for the connection status, the following window is shown. Check the connection status once again. (Refer to [10-1-2 Error message] or [11-2 Troubleshooting].) Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
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On the other hand, if you select "Prioritize current", the output setting is carried out in order of voltage and current at the output setting for communications and the output voltage is controlled for the specified output current. Comment A comment can be input. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
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Checkmark it if the recording is needed. If the check box of record is deselected, the voltage value and the current value of the battery are not recorded, however, they can be monitored on the execution screen. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
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7 Procedure of Sequence Program Operation (12) At “Sequence” window, set record method. You can set the record method related to the checked item in the record field of grid for the sequence. (Refer to [4-7 Record Method of the Log Data].) Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
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"hardware sweep" ("hardware sequence" and "hardware sweep" are available only for power supplies supporting -LDe option). (Refer to [7-4 Operation mode of the sequence]) The procedure to edit the test condition of the sequence operation is finished. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
" button at the upper part of the screen. Only the relevant group is stopped. To stop the sequence urgently, click "Urgent stop" button at the upper part of the screen. All groups set in the test condition are stopped. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
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For setting temperature and humidity, the present temperature and humidity are displayed. The status of the temperature chamber is displayed in a text box. If the temperature chamber is not used, "not used" is displayed in the mode field. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
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(If the horizontal axis becomes same scale as that of setting value, the scale of the horizontal axis is fixed and scrolled.) If you right-click on the graph, you can adjust the vertical axis (Y-axis) of the graph. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
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(4) If all sequences have finished, the situation column of "State of the sequence" and the state column of "State of the power supply" is shown “Completed”. The procedure to run the test condition of the sequence operation is finished. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
Right click on the graph to copy the graph to the clipboard. The procedure to check the test data of the direct control operation is finished. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
(The input range of time cell is 1.0 to 999.9, unit is s/m/h) (*) In the constant value mode, the control by less than 1 second is not available. If the unit is s, the input range of time cell is 1 to 999. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
The operation is carried out so that the value you set is instantaneously set. "Ramp" The operation is carried out so that the initial value at each phase reaches the value you set within the time you set. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
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The operation of each sequence repeats the setting of the grid for the repeat count. In the Software sequence mode, the count data of repeating is displayed in “State” on the data screen and execution screen as follows. “Execution screen” “Data screen” Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
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On the edit screen, the transition of voltage and current set for the sequence is drawn. The content of this drawing varies depending on number of steps and repeat count. If the sequence that increases the content of drawing depending on the repetition is set, the content of drawing is restricted as shown below. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
The operation is carried out so that the value you set is instantaneously set. "Ramp" The operation is carried out so that the initial value at each phase reaches the value you set within the time you set. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
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On the edit screen, the transition of voltage and current set for the sequence is drawn. The content of this drawing varies depending on number of steps and repeat count. If the sequence that increases the content of drawing depending on the repetition is set, the content of drawing is restricted as shown below. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
0 second or more, 9999 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds or less (not restricted by number of units) (*) In the hardware sequence mode, the control by less than 1 second is not available. The input range is 0 to 9999. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
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On the edit screen, the transition of voltage and current set for the sequence is drawn. The content of this drawing varies depending on number of steps and repeat count. If the sequence that increases the content of drawing depending on the repetition is set, the content of drawing is restricted as shown below. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
For "Before starting" and "After reaching", 1.0 to 999.9, unit is s/m/h (*) In the hardware sweep mode, the control by less than 1 second is not available. If the unit is set to s, the input range of time cell is 1 to 999. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
(By turning OFF the POWER switch of the power supply main body, the integration current value will be reset.) "Value" Set the current integration value to stop the sequence when “Stop Current” is either ON or HOLD. Input range is between 0 and 999.9 Ah. (Unit is fixed to Ah) Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
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(The input range of time cell is 1.0 to 999.9, unit is s/m/h) (*) In the Output Integral Current mode, the control by 1 second Is not available. If the unit is set to s, the input range of time cell is 1 to 999. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
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On the edit screen, the transition of voltage and current set for the sequence is drawn. The content of this drawing varies depending on number of steps and repeat count. If the sequence that increases the content of drawing depending on the repetition is set, the content of drawing is restricted as shown below. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
With PSS2en, a sequence can be copied easily. Select a sequence to be copied in the tree menu on the left side of the screen and right-click on it. The menu "Copying conditions" is displayed. Select a sequence to be copied. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
The log data is read by pressing "Open Log Data" button on the file screen. The window for specifying a file to be read is displayed. Specify the relevant log file. If the log file is read, the linked file for each cycle is loaded. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
9 Display of Help 9 Display of Help Display of Help On the help screen, you can display the manual and check the software version. If you press the “Help” button, PDF Adobe Reader is activated. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
“Power status” area of the Run screen. There are recorded in the result log, and are displayed in the “Status” column of “Cycle display” area of the Data screen. “Display position of the Run screen” “Display position of the Data screen” Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
Check to connect the sense line of the reversely. supply is connected power supply. reversely. It’s displayed when the door Door switch is activated. Check to connect the door switch. switch is activated. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
Therefore, if it keep being displayed, wrong or device is not within the setting time-out. check whether there is a problem with abnormal. the temperature chamber. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
▪ After changing the COM port number, please check carefully not to cause butting between the COM port number connected to the power supply. ▪ Prior to the PSS2en sequence operation, carry out the communication test. Make sure to properly connect the connected power supply to the ideal COM port. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
Set to “With Header” (refer to 3-2-12). - The port do not confirm to the interface setting of the power supply. Confirm the port to the interface setting of the power supply (refer to 3-2-12). Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
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Power supply is not found - Port number connected to power supply is used by others. even after “Port Scanner“. Replace the port number connected to the power supply and perform the “Port Scanner“ again. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
In addition, “AppData” folder is hidden. Set the hidden folder display setting, or enter the folder name directly in the address bar at the top of the Explorer. The version of PSS2en up to ver1.20.0 is saved in the following folder. C:/ProgramData/PSS2en/Etc/PSS2en_ACCESS_****.log Matsusada Precision PSS2en-DCPS...
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Revision History Rev. No. Rev. Date Revised Contents 2021/05 Changed the format. 2021/10 Corrected the description for the temperature chamber control. 2022/03 Updated the operating environment evaluation, Changed the communication item. Updated the operating environment evaluation. 2022/06 Corrected the description for the hardware sequence.
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