3-2-2 When USB port is used with -LGob option ..................8 3-2-3 When USB port is used for -LUs1 option ..................9 3-2-4 Setup the USB driver made by Matsusada Precision Inc.............. 9 3-2-5 Port setting ........................... 10 3-2-6 Connection and setting for single-phase three-wire output, three-phase output, ....... 10 3-3 Software Setting ...........................
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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 PSS2-ACPS...
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PSS2 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. PSS2 is selected the below shown operation.
PL series HJPM series DC power supply HAR/HARb series PSS2-GP High-voltage power supply PSS2-GPHV HER/HERR series (via GP series) HEP/HEPP series HUNS series General power supplied via controller PSS2-GPMS for power supply GP-MS (*) Will be supported Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
2 Summary of PSS2 2-3 Licensing Provisions of PSS2 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 PSS2-ACPS...
Do not bend the optical fiber. (1) Connect GP-OPT2-9 to RS-232C port of PC. (2) Connect GP-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 PSS2-ACPS...
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. ([3-2-4 Setup the USB driver made by Matsusada Precision Inc.]) (3) Connect USB-OPT and the power supply with the optical fiber cable.
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.
For details of connection and setting according to the connection method, refer to the instruction manual of the power supply unit. And, connect only the master unit (-Llp3wm for single-phase three-wire output, -LPhu for three-phase, and -LMsm for parallel output) to PC. Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
“1.21.0”, you need to install the USB key driver. If the PSS2 version is earlier than 1. Insert the CD-ROM of PSS2. 2. Execute HASPUserSetup.exe in [Sentinel_LDK_Run-time_setup] folder. 3. Proceed with the installation following the instructions on the screen. Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
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 PSS2-ACPS...
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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 PSS2-ACPS...
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 PSS2-ACPS...
・ Up to 32 power supplies can be connected to one group. ・ Multiple communication ports can be selected to one group. ・ A test condition of 16 groups can be saved together. ・ A log data of 16 groups can be saved together. Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
An item with (!) mark shown in the figure below is a necessary item or treated as an input error. f you place a mouse cursor on (!) mark, a ward of caution is displayed. Input the item according to this content. Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
“The time that can be set per unit is 0.25 second.” is not a guaranteed value. In accordance with the selected model, use environment and connection state, communication time required per one might more than 0.25 seconds. In this case, adjust delta time. Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
"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" PSS2 is quitted. Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
(*) 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 Tip for a Trouble].) Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
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(*) The “#” of the grid 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 PSS2-ACPS...
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Select Click Confirm 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 PSS2-ACPS...
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Select the model suitable for the wiring method. Wiring method Model Single SRJ500 Single-phase three-wire SRJ500(Single phase 3-wire) Three-phase SRJ500(3-phase) (*) You can select only one model. (*) Be sure to select a model that suits the power supply wiring method. Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
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And, “Slave Numbers” is used to set the number of connected units for each model. Up to three slave units can be set. Click the [Set] button to reflect the Master/Slave setting. Set “Master” for Master use, or Up to three slave units “Disable” for non-Master use. Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
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Once you have confirmed there is no problem with the connection status, the procedure to edit the test condition of the direct control is complete. (*) 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 PSS2-ACPS...
[Port: COM10, Model: SRS500], the confirmation window is displayed in order of the list. To only control [Port: COM10, SRS500] directly, click “No”on the confirmation window of [Port: COM1, Model: SRJ500], and click “Yes” on the confirmation window of [Port: COM10, Model: SRS500]. Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
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The status of the output can also be monitored. At the time of an error, the error lamp located at the right side of OUTPUT indicator will light. Error lamp Content Overvoltage protection Overcurrent protection Overpower protection Door switch activated Overtemperature protection Other fault status Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
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The mode, range, and polarity can be set. However, note that they cannot be changed during output, and changing these values will also change the protection values in Ⓒ. (*) DC Mode cannot be selected for single-phase three-wire output, three-phase output, or parallel output. Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
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Direct Controller and restart it, the recorded data at the time of the previous startup is to be deleted. Ⓘ Output button You can control the output of the AC power supply. Click the [Output] button to start the output. And, click the [Stop] button to stop the output. Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
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In addition, set the “Protecting Action”. (Currently, the setting is available only for SRK.) Set wherever required (4) If required, set the “Phase”. Check the [Phase] checkbox, and set the phase. (currently, only the start phase of SRS) Set wherever required Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
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At the time of an error, the lamp located.at the right side of “OUTPUT” indicator lights up. (*) If a communication error occurs in the attached software for direct control (DirectControler) mentioned above, replace the connection port with another port, and try again from the Port Scanner. Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
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The following window is shown during the instantaneous power failure. (11) Click “Stop” button to stop the output. Click As the output is turned OFF, “OUTPUT” Indicator of the power supply will turn off. This is the execution procedure of the test condition for direct control. Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
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. This is the confirmation procedure for checking the test data of the direct control. Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
(*) 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 Tip for a Trouble].) Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
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(*) 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 PSS2-ACPS...
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Select Click 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 PSS2-ACPS...
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Select the model suitable for the wiring method. Wiring method Model Single SRJ500 Single-phase three-wire SRJ500(Single phase 3-wire) Three-phase SRJ500(3-phase) (*) You can select only one model. (*) Be sure to select a model suits the power supply wiring method. Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
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And, “Slave Numbers” is used to set the number of connected units for each model. Up to three slave units can be set. Click the [Set] button to reflect the Master/Slave setting. Set “Master” for Master use, or Up to three slave units “Disable” for non-Master use. Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
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If there is no problem for the connection status, the following window is shown. If there is a problem with the connection status, the following window will appear. Please check the connection status once again. (See [10-1-2 Error message] or [11-2 Troubleshooting].) Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
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If the checkbox of record is unchecked, 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 PSS2-ACPS...
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7 Procedure of Sequence Operation (10) At “Sequence” window, set record method. You can set the record method for the checked items in the record field of (9). (Refer to [4-7 Record method of the log data]) Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
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"DC software sequence", "Mixed software sequence" and "Instantaneous power failure". ("Instantaneous power failure" is available only for SRS or power supplies supporting –LPfl option.) (Refer to [7-4 Sequence Setting]) The procedure to edit the test condition of the sequence operation is finished. Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
To stop the sequence, click " " button at the upper part of the screen. 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 PSS2-ACPS...
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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 PSS2-ACPS...
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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 PSS2-ACPS...
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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 PSS2-ACPS...
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 PSS2-ACPS...
With our company's AC power supply, the maximum voltage and the maximum current change for each mode and range. The maximum voltage value and the maximum power in each mode and range are automatically displayed. If an option is included, the option name is also displayed automatically. Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
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The content set for the sequence information grid is directly reflected to the image diagram, It is effective for visually check the sequence. However, since it is an image as reference, the frequency is set to 1/100 and the amplitude is √2 times the set voltage. Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
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“W”, the unit of apparent power is “VA”.) For the start phase of instantaneous power failure, refer to [7-4-6 Instantaneous power failure mode]. Ⓔ Sequence information grid It is a same as SRJ. Ⓕ Sequence image diagram It is a same as SRJ. Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
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There are two types of operation that can be selected; limit operation and cutoff. Limit operation: The current limit operation is performed during protection. The current setting is conducted in “Ⓔ Limit current setting”. Cutoff: The cutoff operation is performed during protection. Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
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Therefore, the limit current is for each mode and range in the same way as the protection setting. Check the checkbox to set the limit current. Ⓔ Sequence information grid It is a same as SRJ. Ⓕ Sequence image diagram It is a same as SRJ. Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
(Input range of time cell is 1 to 999, unit is s/m/h) If the mode is changed, DC output can be also carried out. In that case, the operation is the same as in "DC constant value mode". Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
(Input range of time cell is 1 to 999, unit is s/m/h) It is also possible to carry out AC output by changing the mode. In that case, the operation similar to that of "AC constant value mode" is carried out. Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
The operation is carried out so that the initial value at each phase reaches the value you set within the time you set. A step can be added, deleted, and copied by right-clicking on the left column in the grid. Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
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Set the same value for frequency In 5 seconds, only voltage starts ramp operation When you want to ramp only frequency in one step Set the same value for voltage In 5 seconds, only frequency starts ramp operation Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
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The operation of each sequence repeats the setting of the grid for the repeat count. On the Execution screen and the Data screen, the count data of repeating is displayed in the “State” field as follows. Execution screen: Data screen: Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
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If the mode is changed, DC output can be also carries out. In that case, the operation is the same as in "mixed software sequence mode". Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
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 PSS2-ACPS...
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The operation of each sequence repeats the setting of the grid for the repeat count. On the Execution screen and the Data screen, the count data of repeating is displayed in the “State” field as follows. Execution screen: Data screen: Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
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It is also possible to carry out DC output by changing the mode. In that case, the operation similar to "mixed software sequence mode" is carried out. Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
With PSS2, three-second wait is given to the switching considering these characteristics. In the sequence information grid, the facts that output voltage is set to 0V and three-second wait is given is not described, however, the image drawing takes them into account. Switching timing Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
Momentary stop time: 10 to 5,000 ms And, SRS is able to set the start phase of the instantaneous power failure. In the sequence image diagram, the set phase of the first wavelength is cut off to display. Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
With PSS2, 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 "Copy condition" menu will appear, and select the sequence to be copied. Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
When the monitor power is selected “apparent power”, the model name is followed by “(VA)” in the “Model” column of “Display specification”. And, the unit of power is (VA). “When the monitor power is effective power” “When the monitor power is apparent power” Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
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 PSS2-ACPS...
To read the instruction manual (PDF) of the PSS2en model, click [Help] button to launch PDF Adobe Reader. In the direct control software (Direct Controller), click [Help] in the top-right corner of the window to display the Help screen. Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
“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 PSS2-ACPS...
It’s displayed when the door Door switch is activated. Check to connect the door switch. switch is activated. It’s displayed when an Internal power supply is abnormality of the internal Restart the power supply. abnormal. power supply is detected. Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
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 PSS2-ACPS...
▪ 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 PSS2 sequence operation, carry out the communication test. Make sure to properly connect the connected power supply to the ideal COM port. Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
- 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 PSS2-ACPS...
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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 PSS2-ACPS...
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 PSS2 up to ver1.20.0 is saved in the following folder. C:/ProgramData/PSS2/Etc/PSS2_ACCESS_****.log Matsusada Precision PSS2-ACPS...
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Revision History Rev. No. Rev. Date Revised Contents 2021/03 Updated the version. 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.
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