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Instruction Manual PVCE/PVCEJ series MODEL Interface *268.9.005* B/N:268.9.005 Rev 0.0 F-RA-001-3R2...
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Trademarks Company names and product names in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
6-6 When Combining CO-E32 of LGob Option with Standard Digital Interface ........23 6-7 When Combining USB-OPT of LGob Option with Standard Digital Interface ........24 6-8 When Combining CO-G32 of LGob Option with Standard Digital Interface ........25 Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
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7-3 Response Character String to Commands ..................27 7-4 Available Characters in Commands ....................27 7-5 Matsusada Precision Original Command List ..................28 7-6 Description of Matsusada Precision Commands ................30 7-7 Resolution of Command Setting Value and Return Value ..............46 8 SCPI Command Program ..........................
When controlling the unit by digital, set the ["M_S": Master/Slave setting] in the Start-up menu to "OFF". Set Master/Slave to “OFF”. ✽ The digital control is also available in the master unit, but sometimes there is a delay in communication. Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
Pin assignment of a controller like a PC Pin assignment of CO-MET2-9/CO-OPT2-9 (D-Sub 9-pin, male) (D-Sub 9-pin, female) Data direction Selector switch Pin No TxD (Output) RxD (Input) RxD (Input) TxD (Output) GND ✽ Refer to DTE about CO-MET2-9. Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
I/O direction Signal name Description CO-M cable connection connector Pin 2 Not used Not connected Output Transmit data Pin 5 Signal ground Input Receive data Not used 2-3-5 Unit Side Connector of CO-OPT2-9/CO-OPT2-25/CO-OPT4-25 JIS F07 optical connector Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
Connectable up to 16 units controller ○ Rear Panel AC adapter (Required for CO-MET4-25) (1) CO-M cable connection connector (IN) (RJ11) (2) CO-M cable connection connector (OUT) (RJ11) Set the ["M_S": Master/slave setting] in the Start-up menu to "OFF". Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
(2) CO-M cable connection connector (OUT) (RJ11) (3) CO-M cable connection connector (IN) (RJ11) (4) CO-M cable connection connector (OUT) (RJ11) ○ Connectable up to 16 units Rear Panel Set the ["M_S": Master/slave setting] in the Start-up menu to "OFF". Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
(2) CO-M cable connection connector (OUT) (RJ11) (3) CO-M cable connection connector (IN) (RJ11) (4) CO-M cable connection connector (OUT) (RJ11) ○ Connectable up to 16 units Rear Panel Set the ["M_S": Master/slave setting] in the Start-up menu to "OFF". Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
(2) CO-M cable connection connector (OUT) (RJ11) (3) CO-M cable connection connector (IN) (RJ11) (4) CO-M cable connection connector (OUT) (RJ11) ○ Connectable up to 16 units Rear Panel Set the ["M_S": Master/slave setting] in the Start-up menu to "OFF". Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
AC input line when the output of a high-voltage power supply used in combination with it is short-circuited. We recommend that the AC input line for the unit be separated from the high-voltage power supply as much as possible. Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
AC input line when the output of a high-voltage power supply used in combination with it is short-circuited. We recommend that the AC input line for the unit be separated from the high-voltage power supply as much as possible. Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
AC input line when the output of a high-voltage power supply used in combination with it is short-circuited. We recommend that the AC input line for the unit be separated from the high-voltage power supply as much as possible. Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
AC input line when the output of a high-voltage power supply used in combination with it is short-circuited. We recommend that the AC input line for the unit be separated from the high-voltage power supply as much as possible. Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
TxD 1 Transmit data 5-3-2 Communication Not used Parameters Baud rate Asynchronous 9,600 [bps] (Fixed) Character length 8 [bits] Stop bit 1 [bit] Parity None Flow control None ✽ The delimiter is CR (0D ) and fixed. Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
Set it on ["Unt": Unit number settings] in the Start-up menu. Upstream connection device setting: switch 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Upstream connection device Not used Example of setting ・Upstream connection device - - LGob option for each model: CO-E32/USB-OPT/CO-G32/CO-RG/ CO-HV Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
✽ For more information, refer to the CO series instruction manual. Although the IP address can be set as your desired address, make sure not to set the same address as other units. The delimiter is CR (0D ) and fixed. Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
The set voltage is output. Be careful! Turn off the output. Transmit "#0 SW0" from the controller of RS-232C/RS-485 The "OUTPUT" indicator will be off. End the operation. Turn off the "POWER" switch of the unit. Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
Transmit "#0 SW0” from the LAN controller. The "OUTPUT" indicator will turn off. 11) End the operation. Turn off the "POWER" switch of the unit. 12) End the remote control operation. Turn off the "POWER" switch of CO-E32m. Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
Transmit "#0 SW0” from the USB controller. The "OUTPUT" indicator will turn off. 10) End the operation. Turn off the "POWER" switch of the unit. 11) End the remote control operation. Turn off the "POWER" switch of CO-U32m. Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
Transmit "#0 SW0” from the GPIB controller. The "OUTPUT" indicator will turn off. 11) End the operation. Turn off the "POWER" switch of the unit. 12) End the remote control operation. Turn off the "POWER" switch of CO-G32m. Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
"POWER" switch of the unit is turned on or off. In this case, clear the receive buffer by executing the read command again, or powering up the RS-232C/RS-485 after turning on the "POWER" switch of the unit. Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
Transmit "#0 SW0” from the LAN controller. The "OUTPUT" indicator will turn off. 11) End the operation. Turn off the "POWER" switch of the unit. 12) End the remote control operation. Turn off the "POWER" switch of CO-E32. Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
Transmit “#0 SW1” from the USB controller. The "OUTPUT" indicator will turn on. The set voltage is output. Be careful! Turn off the output. Transmit "#0 SW0” from the USB controller. The "OUTPUT" indicator will turn off. End the operation. Turn off the "POWER" switch of the unit. Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
Transmit "#0 SW0” from the GPIB controller. The "OUTPUT" indicator will turn off. 11) End the operation. Turn off the "POWER" switch of the unit. 12) End the remote control operation. Turn off the "POWER" switch of CO-G32. Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
7 Matsusada Precision Original Commands 7 Matsusada Precision Original Commands Command Format (e.g.) To set the output voltage set in unit 1 to its maximum rating, write as follows. ○○ FFFF 1) Delimiter 2) Parameter 3) Command 4) Unit No.
7 Matsusada Precision Original Commands Response Character String to Commands A response character string and the following delimiter is returned when a read command is transmitted. ・ RS-232C/RS-485 CR (0D H ・ LAN connection CR (0D H ・ USB connection CR (0D H...
7 Matsusada Precision Original Commands Matsusada Precision Original Command List Table: Matsusada Precision Original Command List Classification Command Function Page VSET Set output voltage value. (voltage value mode) Voltage Set output voltage value. (percent mode) Set output voltage value. (advanced mode mode)
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7 Matsusada Precision Original Commands Classification Command Function Page Set ON/OFF of the ramp function. RTON Set normal ramp ON time. RTOFF Set ramp OFF time. Setting Ramp Set the ramp ON time for memory A. Set the ramp ON time for memory B.
7 Matsusada Precision Original Commands Description of Matsusada Precision Commands VSET command Set the output voltage value. Range 0 to the rated voltage value Resolution Refer to [7-7 Resolution of Command Setting Value and Return Value]. Unit The unit is the same as the front display one.
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7 Matsusada Precision Original Commands ISET command Set the output current value. Range 0 to the rated current value Resolution Refer to [7-7 Resolution of Command Setting Value and Return Value]. Unit The unit is the same as the front display one.
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7 Matsusada Precision Original Commands OVPACT command Set to enable or disable overvoltage protection. Range OFF/ON OVPACT ON Format example OVPACT OFF Initial value In response to “OVPACT?”, it returns OVPACT=OFF or OVPACT=ON. Query ・ This command supports the "multi-command".
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7 Matsusada Precision Original Commands OCPACT command Enable or disable overcurrent protection. Range OFF/ON OCPACT ON Format example OCPACT OFF Initial value In response to “OCPACT?”, it returns OCPACT=OFF or OCPACT=ON. Query ・ This command supports the "multi-command". Remarks OCPSET command Set the overcurrent protection value.
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7 Matsusada Precision Original Commands UVPACT command Enable or disable undervoltage protection. Range OFF/ON UVPACT ON Format example UVPACT OFF Initial value In response to “UVPACT?”, it returns UVPACT=OFF or UVPACT=ON. Query ・ Remarks This command supports the "multi-command". UVPSET command Set the undervoltage protection value.
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7 Matsusada Precision Original Commands MCP command Set operation mode change protection. Range OFF/CC/CV Format example MCP CC Initial value In response to “MCP?”, it returns MCP=OFF, MCP=CC, or MCP=CV. Query ・ The operation mode change protection will be disabled when it is set to OFF.
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7 Matsusada Precision Original Commands MLT command Set ON/OFF of the multiset function. Range OFF/ON Format MLT ON example MLT OFF Initial value In response to “MLT?”, it returns MLT=OFF or MLT=ON. Query ・ This command supports the "multi-command". Remarks MEM command Set the memory No.
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7 Matsusada Precision Original Commands CVSET command Set the output voltage value for memory C. Range 0 to the rated voltage value Resolution Refer to [7-7 Resolution of Command Setting Value and Return Value]. Unit The unit is the same as the front display one.
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7 Matsusada Precision Original Commands AISET command Set the output current value for memory A. Range 0 to the rated current value Resolution Refer to [7-7 Resolution of Command Setting Value and Return Value]. Unit The unit is the same as the front display one.
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7 Matsusada Precision Original Commands CHA command Set the output current value for memory A in hex. 0000 to FFFF (Hex, 4-digit) Range ✽ The rated current value equals to FFFF CHA 7FFF Format example => Set half of the rated current value.
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7 Matsusada Precision Original Commands PLS command Set ON/OFF of the pulse sequence function. Range OFF/ON PLS ON Format example PLS OFF Initial value For “PLS?”, return PLS=OFF or PLS=ON. Query ・ The setting cannot be switched while the output is turned on.
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7 Matsusada Precision Original Commands PTB command Set the pulse ON time for memory B in the multiset pulse sequence. Range 0.0s, 1.0s to 9999h 59m 59.9s Resolution 0.1s PTB 12.3s Format example PTB 1234h56m59.9s Initial value 1.0s In response to “PTB?”, it returns the set time.
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7 Matsusada Precision Original Commands RMP command Set ON/OFF of the ramp function. Range OFF/ON RMP ON Format example RMP OFF Initial value In response to “RMP?”, it returns RMP=OFF or RMP=ON. Query ・ The setting cannot be switched while the output is turned on.
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7 Matsusada Precision Original Commands RTB command Set the ramp ON time for memory B in the multiset pulse and ramp sequence. Range 0.0s, 1.0s to 9999h 59m 59.9s Resolution 0.1s RTB 12.3s Format example RTB 1234h56m59.9s Initial value 0.0s In response to “RTB?”, it returns the set time.
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7 Matsusada Precision Original Commands VGET command Monitor output voltage values. Range 0 to the rated voltage value Resolution Refer to [7-7 Resolution of Command Setting Value and Return Value]. Unit The unit is the same as the front display one.
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7 Matsusada Precision Original Commands IGET command Monitor the output current value. Range 0 to the rated current value Resolution Refer to [7-7 Resolution of Command Setting Value and Return Value]. Unit The unit is the same as the front display one.
7 Matsusada Precision Original Commands Resolution of Command Setting Value and Return Value Command Rated value Minimum value VSET 1000V or more AVSET BVSET 100V to less than 1000V 0.1V CVSET 10V to less than 100V 0.01V VGET OVPSET 1V to less than 10V 0.001V...
Using units (example 2) SOURce:CURRent 1000mA (Current setting value: 1A ) When setting "ALL" with the "INSTruments" command, do not send commands with queries. If more than one is connected, commands may not be returned correctly. Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
Set the current value for memory C. Amps <n | MINimum | MAXimum> MULTiset[:STATe] <OFF | ON | 0 | 1> Set ON/OFF of multiset function. Set the memory number of multiset MULTiset:MEMory <A | B | C> function. Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
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・ n sets each setting value and MAX/MIN sets the maximum/minimum value. ・ Set the value ON with ON/1 and OFF with OFF/0. ✽ Uppercase letters must be stated, lowercase letters are optional. (e.g. SYSTEM:LOCAL is synonymous with SYST:LOC.) Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
INSTruments[:NSELect] <n | ALL> Set the valid unit number with this command. Range 0 to 31 | ALL Format example INST 31 Initial value INST ALL Query In response to "INST?", it returns the valid unit number. Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
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Set to enable or disable overvoltage protection. Range OFF | ON | 0 | 1 Format example VOLT:PROT: STAT ON Initial value VOLT:PROT:STAT ON In response to "VOLT:PROT: STAT?", it returns the set state, enabled or disabled, of Query the overvoltage protection. Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
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Enable or disable overcurrent protection. Range OFF | ON | 0 | 1 Format example CURR:PROT:STAT ON Initial value CURR:PROT:STAT ON In response to "CURR:PROT:STAT?", it returns the set state, enabled or disable, of the Query overcurrent protection. Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
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Format example MULT:CSTA:VOLT 12.34 Initial value MULT:CSTA:VOLT 0.0 Query Reponding to "MULT:BSTA:VOLT?", the voltage value set in memory C is returned. ・ Regarding the range, refer to [8-5 Range for Voltage Setting and Current Setting]. Remarks Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
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Set the memory No. for the multiset function. Range A | B | C Format example MULT:MEM A Initial value MULT:MEM A Rsponding to "MULT:MEM?", the set memory No. for the multiset function is Query returned. Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
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In response to "OUTP:PUL:ONT?", it returns the set normal pulse ON time. ・ The time from 0.0s to 0.9s cannot be set. ・ The setting cannot be switched while the output is turned on. Remarks ・ Only one type of unit is allowed. Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
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In response to "OUTP:PUL:CMEMT?", it returns the set pulse ON time for memory C. ・ The time from 0.1s to 0.9s cannot be set. ・ The setting cannot be switched while the output is turned on. Remarks ・ Only one type of unit is allowed. Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
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In response to "OUTP:RAMP:AMEM?", it returns the set ramp ON time for memory A. ・ The time from 0.1s to 0.9s cannot be set. ・ The setting cannot be switched while the output is turned on. Remarks ・ Only one type of unit is allowed. Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
99.99 10.00 to under 100.0 0.00 99.99 0.0 to under 1000 999.9 0.0 to under 1000 999.9 over 1000 9999 over 1000 9999 ✽ Max = Rated voltage of each model x Rated current x Coefficient Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
‘ Inquire about the OVP value. VOLT:PROT? ‘ Inquire about the OCP value. CURR:PROT? 8-6-4 Output Measurement Use the "MEASure" command to measure output. ‘ Inquire about output voltage values. MEAS:VOLT? ‘ Inquire about output current values. MEAS:CURR? Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
& vbLf) Second, set voltage and current values respectively. The following is a description example. msg.WriteString("VOLT 10" & vbLf) msg.WriteString("CURR 20" & vbLf) And then output. The following is a description example. msg.WriteString("OUTP 1" & vbLf) Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
Measure voltage and current values respectively. The following is a description example. msg.WriteString("MEAS:VOLT?" & vbLf) Text_Voltage.Text = msg.ReadString(256) msg.WriteString("MEAS:CURR?" & vbLf) Text_Current.Text = msg.ReadString(256) 8-7-5 Closing VISA Finally, close VISA. The following is a description example. Msg.Close() Sample program image Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
✽ Regarding the location of the address input box, check it on your web browser. ✽ When TCP/IP mode is set to DHCP, check the setting of the DHCP server and then type an IP address. (3) When succeeding in the connection, the following window will be displayed. Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
When the [Turn Off] button (2) is clicked, the LAN indicator on the front panel of the connected unit will restore the previous state. The blinking indicator enables you to know which unit it is connected to. Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
Clicking the [Apply] button (1), then the [LAN Reset] button (3), or restarting the unit reflects the changes. Clicking the [Cancel] button (2) and (5) discards changes. (Valid only before clicking the [Apply] button (1) and (2).) ✽ Entering a password is required to set or change the contents. Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
When the setting values (4) are updated, the setting is complete. Set values within the rated range. While the [Remote] control button (1) indicates "Local", the [Set] button is unavailable. ✽ Entering a password is required to set or change the contents. Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
To change the Host Interface setting, click the [Apply] button (1) and then restart the unit to reflect the change. Changes in "Command", "Command Reply", and "Duplex" of RS-485 is reflected when clicking the [Apply] button (1). ✽ Entering a password is required to set or change the contents. Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
Enter "Current or existing Password", "New Password", and then again "Confirm Password". For a password, up to 16 alphanumeric characters are available. ✽ No password is set at the factory shipment. ✽ Entering a password is required to set or change the contents. Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
9 Setting and Operating with Web Browser Links Page The Links page provides websites related to Matsusada Precision and information related to units. Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
- Remote mode is not set. => Send "SYST:REM" to set Remote mode. (Refer to 8-6.) The website screen does not - The LAN indicator does not light up green.) appear. => Check out 1 above. Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
・ Name of your company ・ Department ・ Name ・ Model and version ・ Connection status between remote operating equipment and the unit (Which communication interface is used?) ・ Date of delivery ・ Problem ・ Frequency Matsusada Precision PVCE/PVCEJ series...
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