3-2-2 When USB port is used with -LGob option ..................8 3-2-3 When USB port is used in -LUs1 option ..................9 3-2-4 Setup the USB driver made by Matsusada Precision Inc.............. 9 3-2-5 Port setting ........................... 10 3-3 Software setup ............................ 10 3-3-1 Connection of USB key ........................
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10-1 Status and error messages of the sequence execution ..............47 10-1-1 Error message ..........................48 10-1-2 Other warning ..........................48 11 Troubleshooting ............................. 49 11-1 Tips for a trouble ..........................49 11-2 Troubleshooting ..........................50 11-3 Contact information ........................... 52 Matsusada Precision PSS2en-COMS...
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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 supplied via controller PSS2en-COMS for power supply CO-MS (*) Will be supported Matsusada Precision PSS2en-COMS...
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.
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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-COMS...
Don’t bend the optical fiber. (1) Connect CO-OPT2-9 to RS-232C port of computer. (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 [3-2-5 Port setting].) Matsusada Precision PSS2en-COMS...
Don’t bend the optical fiber. (1) Connect PC and USB-OPT 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) Connect USB-OPT and the power supply with the optical fiber cable.
When connecting the power supply having -LUs1 option or 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 in the CD-COM and confirm that each device is recognized as a virtual COM port.
COM port as follows. Otherwise, PSS2 may not operate properly. Communication speed 9600 (asynchronous) Data length 8-bit Stop bit 1-bit Parity None Flow control None 3-3 Software setup This section describes how to install PSS2en. Please follow the steps below to install it. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-COMS...
“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-COMS...
3. If 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-COMS...
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(*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-COMS...
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-COMS...
・ 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-COMS...
An item with (!) mark shown in the figure below is a necessary item or treated as an input error. I you place a mouse cursor on (!) mark, a ward of caution is displayed. Input the item according to this content. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-COMS...
“The time that can be set per unit is 0.25 seconds.” is not a security value. By the selected model, use environment and connection state, communication time required per one might more than 0.25 seconds. In this case, regulate delta time. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-COMS...
"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-COMS...
(*) 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-COMS...
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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. (*) As for the protection settings, it is available in the run step instead of edit. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-COMS...
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-COMS...
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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. When the output is ON, it lights up green, and meantime, when an error occurs, it lights up red. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-COMS...
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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-COMS...
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Overtemperature protection Overvoltage protection Overcurrent protection AC input fault Undervoltage state (Short circuited) Undercurrent state (Disconnected) Sense reverse connect Interlock switch off Error state (*) Note that the status displays are varied depending on the power supply units. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-COMS...
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As with the voltage controller of Ⓖ, you can control the current of the power supply. (ES, AF, AE, and EQ series cannot control the current.) Ⓙ Current monitor As with the voltage monitor of Ⓗ, you can see the output current value. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-COMS...
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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 If you want to start the recording at the same time when the output is turned ON, check “Link the output” before output. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-COMS...
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(8) You can monitor the status of the power supply. During the output, the two green lamps turn on. As an error, the red lamp turns on. (*) Note that the status displays are varied depending on the power supply units. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-COMS...
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(10) 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-COMS...
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-COMS...
(*) 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-COMS...
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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 [10-1-1 Error message] or [11-2 Troubleshooting].) Matsusada Precision PSS2en-COMS...
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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-COMS...
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If the recording is needed, check it. If the check box of record is removed, the voltage value and the current value of the battery will not be recorded, however, they can be monitored on the execution screen. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-COMS...
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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-COMS...
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(11) At “Sequence n” window, set the operation for each power supply to be used. The sequence has three modes; "constant value", "software sequence". (For details of the mode, 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-COMS...
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-COMS...
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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 use, "not used" is displayed in the mode field. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-COMS...
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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-COMS...
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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-COMS...
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-COMS...
(The input range of time cell is 1.0 to 999.9, unit is s/m/h) (*) In the constant value mode, the control less than one second cannot be carried out. If the unit is set to s, the input range of time cell is 1 to 999. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-COMS...
The operation is carried out so that the initial value at each phase reaches the value you set within the time you set. *As for the power supply having the cutoff specification, please note that if the “Ramp” operation is set in the first step, the cutoff is applied immediately. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-COMS...
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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-COMS...
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-COMS...
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-COMS...
9-1 Display of help On the help screen, you can find the manual and check the software version. In Manual display, you can see the relevant model of PSS2en, and by clicking “Help”, PDF Adobe Reader is activated. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-COMS...
“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-COMS...
Or, increase the setting time-out. can’t reach the setting value check if set value is not If it keeps being displayed, check wrong or device is not within the setting time-out. whether there is a problem with the abnormal. temperature chamber. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-COMS...
▪ 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-COMS...
- The switch setting on the rear part of GP-PL and GP-HV is not correct. Check the instruction manual to correct the setting for remote control. - (In using CO-OPT2-9) no power cable is connected. Connect the power cable, (Refer to 3-2.) Matsusada Precision PSS2en-COMS...
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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-COMS...
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-COMS...
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Revision History Rev. No. Rev. Date Revised Contents...
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2022/06 First edition (in line with the latest Japanese version)
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