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Automated Test Software for
Power Supply and Electronic Load
PSS2en-AMP
PSS2en-DOSF
PSS2en-DOPF
PSS2en-DOKF
PSS2en-DOEF
PSS2en-DJOPF
(Ver 1.22.2)
Rev 5.4

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual Automated Test Software for Power Supply and Electronic Load PSS2en-AMP PSS2en-DOSF PSS2en-DOPF PSS2en-DOKF PSS2en-DOEF PSS2en-DJOPF (Ver 1.22.2) Rev 5.4...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3-2-4 When CO-OPT2-9 is Used with RS232C Port with -LGob Option ..........9 3-2-5 When CO-OPT2-9 is Used with USB Port with -LGob Option ............9 3-2-6 Setup the USB driver made by Matsusada Precision Inc............10 3-2-7 COM port setting .......................... 10 3-2-8 Command setting .........................
  • Page 4 10-1 Status and Error Messages of the Sequence Execution ..............74 10-1-1 Protection Message ........................75 10-1-2 Error message ..........................75 10-1-3 Other Warning ..........................76 11 Troubleshooting ............................. 77 11-1 Tips for a Trouble ..........................77 11-2 Troubleshooting ..........................78 11-3 Contact information ........................... 80 Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • 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-AMP...
  • 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 ES series DC power supply AU series High-voltage power PSS2en-CO supply PSS2en-COHV AF/AE series (via CO series) AKP/AKP series W series General power supplied via controller PSS2en-COMS for power supply CO-MS (*) Will be supported Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • 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-AMP...
  • 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-AMP...
  • Page 11: Setup Of Communication Environment

    (1) Connect the PC to the power supply using a USB cable. (2) Setup the USB driver made by Matsusada Precision Inc. (Refer to [3-2-6 Setup the USB Driver Made by Matsusada Precision Inc.].) (3) Set the communication method of a virtual COM port. (Refer to [3-2-7 Port Setting].)
  • Page 12: When Usb-Opt Is Used With -Lgob Option

    (1) Connect PC and CO-U32 with USB cable. (2) Setup the USB driver made by Matsusada Precision Inc. (Refer to [3-2-6 Setup the USB Driver Made by Matsusada Precision Inc.].) (3) Connect CO-U32 to the unit using Optical fiber cable.
  • Page 13: When Co-Opt2-9 Is Used With Rs232C Port With -Lgob Option

    (2) Setup the device driver of USB-RS-232C conversion cable. (Refer to its manual for the detail of the setup.) (3) Connect CO-OPT2-9 with the optical fiber cable. (4) Set the communication method of a virtual COM port. (Refer to [3-2-7 Port Setting]) Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 14: Setup The Usb Driver Made By Matsusada Precision Inc

    When using the power supply for –LUs1 option 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.
  • Page 15: Software Setting

    “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-AMP...
  • Page 16: Installation Of Pss2En

    (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-AMP...
  • Page 17 (*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-AMP...
  • Page 18: 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 bit 8bit Parity none Delimiter CR+LF Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 19: 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-AMP...
  • Page 20: 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-AMP...
  • Page 21: Log Data

    0.25 seconds. And, even if the delta time is set to the shortest time, the data could not be updated, or the last result data could be recorded. In this case, regulate delta time. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 22: 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-AMP...
  • Page 23: 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 [11-2 Troubleshooting].) Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 24 (*) The “#” in “Controlled model list” means a UNIT number of the power supply. The UNIT number of the first power supply that is connected to the PC is set to 0, set in order. Refer to the instruction manual of the power supply about the detail. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 25 Confirm that the setting information on the “Controlled model list” 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-AMP...
  • Page 26 And, “Slave Numbers” is used to set the number of connected units for each model. Up to two slave units can be set. Click the “Set” button to reflect the Master/Slave setting. Set “Master” for Master use, or Up to two slave units “Disable” for non-Master use. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 27 When it is confirmed that there is no problem with the connection status, the procedure to edit the test condition of the direct control is successfully finished. (*) The certain settings including protections are not allowed in the test condition edit screen, but, they can be operated in the Run screen. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 28: Run The Test Condition

    [Port: COM14, Model: DOEF20-20], the confirmation window is displayed in order of the list. To only control [Port: COM14, Model: DOEF20-20] directly, click “No”on the confirmation window of [Port: COM1, Model: DOPF20-60], and click “Yes” on the confirmation window of [Port: COM14, Model: DOEF20-20]. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 29 To operate the direct control of bipolar power supply, you can use the attached software for direct control (Direct Controller) as follows. “As for DOPF and DOSF” Ⓐ Ⓓ Ⓔ Ⓑ Ⓒ Ⓕ Ⓖ “As for DJOPF” Ⓐ Ⓓ Ⓔ Ⓑ Ⓒ Ⓕ Ⓖ Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 30 6 Procedure of Direct Control Operation “As for DOKF and DOEF” Ⓐ Ⓓ Ⓔ Ⓑ Ⓒ Ⓕ Ⓖ Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 31 In addition, the output status can be monitored. When an error occurs, each of the error lamp located at the right side of the OUTPUT indicator will light up. Error lamp Detail Overvoltage protection Overcurrent protection Overpower protection Door switch start Overtemperature protection Other fault status Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 32 The error condition turns the output OFF, and the direct control is interrupted. The protection operates in comparison with the measured RMS value and the protection setting value for both the voltage and current. The power protection is equivalent to the suction power protection. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 33 A: AC amplitude, f: AC frequency, d: duty (as of 75%) Time For CV/CC, the output setting shall be switched by either constant voltage control or constant current control. The setting of the CV/CC operation cannot be changed during the output. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 34 In addition, push the “Edit” menu to activate software for arbitrary wave editing, and edit the currently selected arbitrary wave. Refer to [7-5-3 Editing arbitrary waves (as of DOKF, DOEF)] for the method of operating this software. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 35 Here, by once closing and then restarting Direct Controller deletes the record content at the previous startup. Ⓖ Output button You can control the output of the bipolar power supply. Click on the [Output] button to start the output. Click on the [Stop] button to stop the output. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 36 (3) If required, set the “Protection”. The initial value is set to each protection value. The initial value is the upper limit setting according to the rated value of the power supply. “As for DOPF and DOSF" “As for DJOPF" “As for DOKF and DOEF" Set as necessary Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 37 (6) Since the direct control setting has been complete, click “Output” button to start outputting. Click (7) Control the “Wave Form”, “Frequency”, “Amplitude”, “DC offset”, “Phase” and “Duty”. (“DC” and “CV / CC” at output cannot be controlled.) The set waveform can be checked using the Image. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 38 This is the end of the execution procedure of the test condition at direct control. (*) If a communication error occurs in the attached software for direct control (Direct Controller) mentioned above, replace the connection port with another port, and try again from the Port Scanner. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 39: Check The Test Data

    Also, in the various graph tabs, the direct control result data is graphically output for each element. Right click on the graph to copy the graph to the clipboard. This is the end of the confirmation procedure of the result data at direct control. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 40: 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-AMP...
  • Page 41 (*) The “#” in “Controlled 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. Refer to the instruction manual of the power supply about the detail. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 42 Confirm that the setting information on the “Controlled model list” 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-AMP...
  • Page 43 And, “Slave Numbers” is used to set the number of connected units for each model. Up to two slave units can be set. Click the “Set” button to reflect the Master/Slave setting. Set “Master” for Master use, or Up to two slave units “Disable” for non-Master use. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 44 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. (See [10-1-2 Error Message] or [11-2 Troubleshooting].) Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 45 DC (Direct Current) display, between AC (Alternating Current) display, Maximum display, and Minimum display. Voltage/current (*) As of DOKF and DOEF, you can set it display in RMS value. Comment A comment can be input. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 46 The check box of record field indicates whether the sequence operation result is recorded. When you need recording, check it. If the check box of recording is unchecked, recording of the output is not performed, but you can monitor the value on the execution screen. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 47 (11) At “Sequence” window, set the record method. You can set the record method of the log data as for the item checked in the record field mentioned in (10). (Refer to [4-7 Record Method of the Log Data]) Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 48 (13) At “Sequence n” window, set the operation for each power supply to be used. The sequence setting differs by the bipolar power supply to be used. For details on the models, see 7-4 Sequence Setting]. The procedure to edit the test condition of the sequence operation is finished. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 49: Run The Test Condition

    " button at the upper part of the screen. Only the relevant group is stopped. In case of an emergency stop, click on the "Urgent stop" button at the upper part of the screen. All the groups set in the test condition are stopped. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 50 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-AMP...
  • Page 51 (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-AMP...
  • Page 52 (4) If all the sequences have finished, the situation column of "State of the sequence" and the state column of "State of the power supply" is shown “Completed”. This is the end of the procedure to run the test condition at sequence operation. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 53: Check The Test Data

    Also, in the various graph tabs, the direct control result data is graphically output for each element. Right click on the graph to copy the graph to the clipboard. This is the end of the confirmation procedure of the result data at direct control. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 54: Sequence Setting (As Of Dosf, Dopf, Djopf)

    The start value of the ramp operation is set. In CV mode, the voltage value is displayed. In CC Ramp start mode, the current value is displayed. - rating to + rating Hardware This parameter can be set only when the ramp operation is used. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 55 This parameter can be set only when the jump 1 to 16 Hardware operation is used. The jump count is set. Jump This parameter can be set only when the jump 1 to 999 Hardware count operation is used. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 56 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - After three jumps, the step shifts to Step 8 Step 8 Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 57: Constant Value Mode (As Of Dosf, Dopf, Djopf)

    Selecting the waveform cell enables the selection of AC waveform of "SIN", "TRI", and "SQR". (*) As for the parameter to be controlled, the voltage or current can be selected from the pull-down menu of CV/CC. The graph drawing and the sequence of steps change depending on the selected parameter. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 58 On the edit screen, the transition of voltage or current set for the sequence is drawn. The content of this drawing varies depending on number of steps and repeat count. If you set the sequence that increases the content of drawing because of repetition, the content of drawing is restricted as shown below. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 59: Hardware Sequence Mode (As Of Dosf, Dopf, And Djopf)

    (*) The content of sequence is transferred from PC to hardware when each sequence is started. If the total number of steps is large, much transferring time is required. It may take a few seconds depending on the content of the sequence. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 60 On the edit screen, the transition of voltage or current set for the sequence is drawn. The content of this drawing varies depending on the number of steps and repeat count. If you set the sequence that increases the content of drawing because of repetition, the content of drawing is restricted as shown below. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 61: Protection Setting (As Of Djopf)

    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-AMP...
  • Page 62: Sequence Setting (As Of Dokf And Doef)

    The start value of the DC ramp operation s set. In CV mode, the voltage value is displayed. In CC mode, the DC Ramp -rating*105% to current value is displayed. Hardware start +rating*105% This parameter can be set only when the DC ramp operation is used. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 63 This parameter can be set only when the jump operation is 1 to 1024 Hardware used. The jump count is set. Jump This parameter can be set only when the jump operation is 1 to 999 Hardware count used. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 64 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - After three jumps, the step shifts to step 8 Step 8 Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 65: Constant Value Mode (As Of Dokf, Doef)

    (*) As for the parameter to be controlled, the voltage or current can be selected from the pull-down menu of CV/CC. The graph drawing and the content of sequence step change depending on this selection. (*) The graph isn’t drawn when “ARB*” is selected on Waveform cell. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 66: Hardware Sequence Mode (As Of Dokf, Doef)

    (1024 steps = 8 programs x 128 steps) Moreover, featuring the free program setting, it is possible to create an original sequence program. For example, you can make a sequence that Program 3 is followed by Program 5. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 67 By selecting the tab, the program that actually runs will be decided. (For example, in the above figure, Program No.1 is operated in the execution screen.) Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 68 The graph drawing of the sequence program will change depending on the numbers of loop counting as well as steps. When the sequence data is set to have many drawings, the contents of drawing is limited as follows. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 69 When it is supposed that the sequence data have discrepancies between the sequence settings of PSS2en and the DOFF or DOEF, the following message is displayed. In the case, click [OK], and execute program writing or loading. After that, return to the execution again. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 70 (4) Start loading the program. It takes a certain time to complete loading. (5) When the loading is completed, a completion message will be displayed. (*) Since all the programs are written, it will take more time to transfer a larger total number of steps. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 71: Editing Arbitrary Waves (As Of Dokf, Doef)

    By right-click on the Waveform cell with the “ARB*” setting, the “Edit” menu opens, and click this menu. This activates software for arbitrary wave editing. For the editing of DOKF and DOEF arbitrary waves, use the following software for arbitrary wave editing (Wave Editor). Ⓐ Ⓑ Ⓒ Ⓓ Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 72 To restore the edited arbitrary wave to the default state, push the “Default” button. As the message for restoration confirmation is displayed, select “Yes” to restore the selected arbitrary wave memory (ARB1 to ARB7) to the default state. (Refer to [*12] for the default state.) Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 73 In this calculation, while Waveform 1 is effective in the whole range of 1 to 1024, Waveform 2 is effective only in the central range of 300 to 750. This enables the generation of a special arbitrary wave composed only in a certain range. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 74: Synchronization Setting (As Of Dokf, Doef)

    This protection is cut off the output when its value exceeds setting voltage or current. This operates by comparison the RMS value of this measurement and the protection value. The protection of the power is comparable to the power sink protection. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 75: Other Setting (As Of Dokf, Doef)

    Middle 1 CV: 35 s CC: 350 s Middle 2 CV: 100 s Slow CC: 1 ms 7-5-7 Copy of sequence (as of DOKF, DOEF) The copy of sequence is same as of DOSF, DOPF and DJOPF. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 76: Saving And Reading Log Data

    The log data is read by pushing "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-AMP...
  • Page 77: Display Of Help

    If you click the button about the relevant model, PDF Adobe Reader is activated. As for the direct control software (Direct Controller) and arbitrary wave editing software (Wave Editor), Click [Help] in the top-right corner of the window to display the Help screen. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 78: 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-AMP...
  • Page 79: Protection Message

    Check to boot up the power supply and normally, since the abnormal. to be input the normal voltage. abnormal voltage has been input to it. It’s displayed when the door Door switch is activated. Check to connect the door switch. switch is activated. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 80: Other Warning

    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-AMP...
  • Page 81: 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-AMP...
  • Page 82: Troubleshooting

    (refer to 3-4-1). - The USB-RS-232C conversion cable and the PC interact badly and a communication failure is generated.  Replace the USB-RS-232C conversion cable or the PC with other one (refer to 3-4-1). Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 83 “Port Scanner“. Power supply is not found - Port number connected to power supply is used by others.  Replace the port number connected to the power supply even after “Port Scanner“. and perform the “Port Scanner“ again. Matsusada Precision PSS2en-AMP...
  • Page 84: 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-AMP...
  • Page 86 Revision History Rev. No. Rev. Date Revised Contents 2021/02 Changed the format. 2021/06 Updated to Version 1.22.1 2021/10 Corrected the description for the temperature chamber control 2022/03 Updated the operating environment, Changed the communication item. 2022/06 Updated version, Changed the operating environment. Corrected the repeat count due to the difference from the actual behavior of the 2022/12 application.

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