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Automated Test Software for
Power Supply and Electronic Load
PSS2en-HVPS
PSS2en-EPR
(Ver 1.22.2)
Rev 2.9

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual Automated Test Software for Power Supply and Electronic Load PSS2en-HVPS PSS2en-EPR (Ver 1.22.2) Rev 2.9...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3-2-1 When RS-232C port is used with -LGob option......................7 3-2-2 When USB port is used with -LGob option ........................8 3-2-3 Setup the USB driver made by Matsusada Precision Inc..................9 3-2-4 Port setting ....................................9 3-3 Software setup ....................................10 3-3-1 Connection of USB key .................................
  • Page 4 10-1 Status and error messages of the sequence execution ....................51 10-1-1 Error message ..................................52 10-1-2 Other warning..................................52 11 Troubleshooting ...................................... 53 11-1 Tips for a trouble ..................................... 53 11-2 Troubleshooting ....................................54 11-3 Contact information ..................................56 Matsusada Precision PSS2en-HVPS...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    We have applied our best to prepare this instruction manual, but if you find any unclear points, errors, and missing contents, contact us. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-HVPS...
  • Page 6: Summary Of Pss2En

    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.
  • Page 7: Target Model

    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 supplied via controller PSS2en-COMS for power supply CO-MS (*) Will be supported Matsusada Precision PSS2en-HVPS...
  • Page 8: Licensing Provisions Of Pss2En

    2 Summary of PSS2en 2-3 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.
  • Page 9: Setup Of Pss2En

    ✓ × 1.17.0 - 1.19.0 × ✓ ✓ ✓ ― 1.20.0 - 1.20.6 ✓ ✓ ✓ × × 1.20.7 - 1.22.0 × × ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 1.22.1 - 1.22.2 ✓ Legend :Supported, -:End of support, ×:Non-supported Matsusada Precision PSS2en-HVPS...
  • Page 10: Windows System Setting Notes

    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-HVPS...
  • Page 11: Setup Of Communication Environment

    Don’t bend the optical fiber. (1) Connect CO-OPT2-9 to RS-232C port of PC. (2) Connect CO-OPT2-9 and the power supply with the optical fiber cable. (3) Set the communication method of RS-232C port. (Refer to [3-2-4 Port setting]) Matsusada Precision PSS2en-HVPS...
  • Page 12: When Usb Port Is Used With -Lgob Option

    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. ([3-2-3 Setup the USB driver made by Matsusada Precision Inc.]) (3) Connect USB-OPT and the power supply with the optical fiber cable.
  • Page 13: Setup The Usb Driver Made By Matsusada Precision Inc

    3 Setup of PSS2en 3-2-3 Setup the USB driver made by Matsusada Precision Inc. When using 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.
  • Page 14: Software Setup

    “1.21.0”, you need to install the USB key driver. If the PSS2en version is earlier than 1. Insert the CD-ROM of PSS2en. 2. Execute HASPUserSetup.exe in [Sentinel_LDK_Run-time_setup] folder. 3. Promote the installation following the displayed instructions. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-HVPS...
  • Page 15: Installation Of Pss2En

    3. If necessary component is not installed, install the necessary components according to the instructions. ・ 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-HVPS...
  • Page 16 (*8) 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-HVPS...
  • Page 17: Other Setups

    For the setup of a temperature chamber, refer to the instruction manual of the temperature chamber. Set the communication method of COM port as shown below. Address Transfer mode NORMAL Communication speed 9600bps Stop bit 1bit Data length 8bit Parity None Delimiter CR+LF Matsusada Precision PSS2en-HVPS...
  • Page 18: Basic Concept Of Pss2En

    ・ 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-HVPS...
  • Page 19: Test Condition

    An item with (!) mark shown in the figure below is a necessary item or treated as an input error. if you place a mouse cursor on (!) mark, a ward of caution is displayed. Input the item according to this content. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-HVPS...
  • Page 20: Log Data

    “The time that can be set per unit is 0.25 seconds.” is not a guaranteed value. By the selected model, use environment and connection state, communication time required per one might more than 0.25 seconds. In this case, adjust the delta time. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-HVPS...
  • Page 21: Startup Of Pss2En

    "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-HVPS...
  • Page 22: Procedure Of Direct Control Operation

    (*) In accordance with the change in the port, the information of the power supply and sequence associated with the port is also changed. Therefore, be careful when changing the similar setting to another COM on the test condition. (Refer to [11-1 Tips for a trouble].) Matsusada Precision PSS2en-HVPS...
  • Page 23 As the first power supply that is connected to the PC is EPR-1N150, the UNIT number of EPR-1N150 set to 0, the UNIT number of EPR-2P75 set to 1. CO-OPT2-9 UNIT No. : 0 EPR-1N150 UNIT No. : 1 EPR-2P75 Matsusada Precision PSS2en-HVPS...
  • Page 24 You can select the option of the communication method in listing. If the option you want is not found, select “unselected”. (*) 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-HVPS...
  • Page 25 Check the connection status once again. (See [10-1-1 Error message] or [11-2 Troubleshooting].) 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. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-HVPS...
  • Page 26: Run The Test Condition

    By clicking “Stop” button, all power supplies in the group stop to record data. When the output is turned OFF, the recording is stopped automatically. And, by checking “Link the output”, the recording is started when the output of all the power supplies in the group is turned ON. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-HVPS...
  • Page 27 The monitor column is shown the monitor value of the voltage and the current of the power supply. The status column is shown the status of the power supply. If the power supply outputs, it lights up green. If an error occurs, it lights up red. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-HVPS...
  • Page 28 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”) Ⓔ Protection setting You can set the protection of the power supply. But, HVPS series cannot be set. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-HVPS...
  • Page 29 And, the chart is shown 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-HVPS...
  • Page 30 If the power supply is output enable, the output indicator of its power supply turns on. (4) If you record log, click “Start” button. Click If you want to start the recording when the output is turned ON, check “Link the output” before output. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-HVPS...
  • Page 31 1 minute. Over 1 minute, the horizontal axis of the chart scrolls. (7) You can monitor the status of the power supply. As a normal, the 3 green lamps turn on. As an error, the red lamp turns on. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-HVPS...
  • Page 32 (9) Click on the output “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-HVPS...
  • Page 33: Check The Test Data

    In the various graph tabs, the sequence result data is graphically output for each element. 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-HVPS...
  • Page 34: Procedure Of Sequence Program Operation

    (*) In accordance with the change in the port, the information of the power supply and sequence associated with the port is also changed. Therefore, be careful when changing the similar setting to another COM on the test condition. (Refer to [11-1 Tips for a trouble].) Matsusada Precision PSS2en-HVPS...
  • Page 35 (*) The “#” in “Controled model list” indicates the UNIT number of the power supply. The UNIT number of the first power supply connected to the PC is set to 0, and then, set the next in order. For the setting method, refer to the instruction manual of the power supply. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-HVPS...
  • Page 36 Select the power supply that is connected to the PC. Confirm that the setting is correct. (*) 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-HVPS...
  • Page 37 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 [10-1-1 Error message] or [11-2 Troubleshooting].) Matsusada Precision PSS2en-HVPS...
  • Page 38 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-HVPS...
  • Page 39 7 Procedure of Sequence Program Operation (9) At “Sequence” window, set record method. You can set the record method for the checked items in the record field of (8). (Refer to [4-7 Record method of the log data].) Matsusada Precision PSS2en-HVPS...
  • Page 40 (11) At “Sequence n” window, set the operation for each power supply to be used. The sequence has two modes; "constant value", "software sequence". (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-HVPS...
  • Page 41: Run The Test Condition

    " button at the upper part of the screen. Only the relevant group is paused. To stop the sequence, click " " button. Only the relevant group is stopped. To stop the sequence urgently, click "Urgent stop" button. All groups set in the test condition are stopped. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-HVPS...
  • Page 42 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 use, "not used" is displayed in the mode field. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-HVPS...
  • Page 43 (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-HVPS...
  • Page 44 (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-HVPS...
  • Page 45: Check The Test Data

    Also, in the various graph tabs, the sequence result data is graphically output for each element. 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-HVPS...
  • Page 46: Operation Mode Of The Sequence Program

    : delta time or more when the delta time is set (*) In the constant value mode, the control less than one second is not allowed. If the unit is set to s, the input range of time cell is 1 to 999. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-HVPS...
  • Page 47: Software Sequence Mode

    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-HVPS...
  • Page 48 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-HVPS...
  • Page 49 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-HVPS...
  • Page 50: Hardware Sequence Mode (20 Memories Type)

    0 second or more, 9999 hours 59 minutes 59.9 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-HVPS...
  • Page 51 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-HVPS...
  • Page 52: Copy Of Sequence

    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-HVPS...
  • Page 53: Saving And Reading Log Data

    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-HVPS...
  • Page 54: Display Of Help

    9 Display of Help 9 Display of Help 9-1 Display of help On the help screen, you can display the manual and check the software version. If you press the button about the relevant model, PDF Adobe Reader is activated. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-HVPS...
  • Page 55: Status And Error Messages

    “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-HVPS...
  • Page 56: Error Message

    Therefore, if it keeps 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-HVPS...
  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    ▪ 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-HVPS...
  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    - The operation of the virtual COM port is defective.  Reinstall the driver of the virtual COM port etc. and check the virtual COM port operates normally. You can check the status of COM port with device manager. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-HVPS...
  • Page 59 Power supply that has - Port number connected to power supply is used by others. been connected is not  Replace the port number connected to the power supply found even after “Port and perform the “Port Scanner“ again. Scanner“. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-HVPS...
  • Page 60: Contact Information

    Also, “AppData” folder is hidden folder. 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-HVPS...
  • Page 61 Changed the format, and Updated the version. 2021/10 Corrected the description for the temperature chamber control 2022/03 Updated the operating environment, Changed the communication item. Updated both the version and the operating environment. 2022/06 Added the description for the hardware sequence. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-HVPS...

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