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EEC EAB Series User Manual

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EAB Series
EAB-110/EAB-120/EAB-140/EAB-160
Modular Programmable AC Power Source
User Manual
E1.07

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  • Page 1 EAB Series EAB-110/EAB-120/EAB-140/EAB-160 Modular Programmable AC Power Source User Manual E1.07...

  • Page 3: Warranty

    (3) year from date of shipment. During the warranty period, you must return the instrument to EEC or its branches or its authorized distributor for repair. EEC reserves the right to use its discretion on replacing the faulty parts or replacing the assembly or the whole unit.

  • Page 4: Compliance Information

    Compliance Information Conforms with the following product standards: EMC Standard EN 61326-1:2013 Class A EN 55011:2009+A2:2010 Group 1 Class A EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009 / IEC 61000-3-2: 2005+A1:2008+A2:2009 EN 61000-3-3:2013 / IEC 61000-3-3:2013 EN 61326-1:2013 (Industrial Locations) EN 61000-4-2:2009 / IEC 61000-4-2:2008 EN 61000-4-3:2006+A1:2008+A2:2010 / IEC 61000-4-3:2006+A1:2007+A2:2010 EN 61000-4-4:2012 / IEC 61000-4-4:2012 EN 61000-4-5:2006 / IEC 61000-4-5:2005...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENT CHAPTER 1. Introduction ..................1 1.1 Glossary of Terms ........................1 1.2 Safety Precautions ......................... 3 1.3 Service and Maintenance ...................... 4 CHAPTER 2. Getting Started ................. 5 2.1 Unpacking and Inspection ..................... 5 2.2 Input / Output Power Considerations ................... 5 2.3 Environmental Conditions .....................
  • Page 6 CHAPTER 8. Bus Remote Interface GPIB/RS-232 ..........88 8.1 RS-232 Interface ........................88 8.2 GPIB Interface ........................89 8.3 Interface Functions ......................90 8.4 GPIB/RS-232 Interface Command List ................. 91 8.5 Non Volatile Memory ......................100 CHAPTER 9. Calibration Procedure ..............101 9.1 Enter Calibration Mode .....................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Introduction

    CHAPTER 1. Introduction 1.1 Glossary of Terms Alternating Current (AC) - current that reverses direction on a regular basis (usually 60 times per second in the United States). Measured in amps. AC Power Source - An instrument that takes one AC voltage and frequency level and converts it into another AC voltage and frequency level.
  • Page 8 OC Fold - Over current fold back is a technology used in power sources that keeps output current constant by reducing the voltage in order to power loads that may have a high inrush current. PFC - Power Factor Correction is a method by which an inductance is inserted into the input circuit of a power source to improve the power factor and overall efficiency of the system.

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - A percentage that is used to identify the degree of the noise/unclean signal in a power source’s output waveform. Transient - a momentary change (spike or dip) in a voltage or current waveform that can affect the performance of the DUT. Verification - comparison of measured results against a specification, usually the manufacturer's published performance figures for the product (e.g.

  • Page 10: Service And Maintenance

    EEC or its distributors. Service Interval The instrument must be returned at least once a year to an EEC authorized service center for calibration and inspection of safety related components. EEC will not be held liable for injuries suffered if the instrument is not properly maintained and safety checked annually.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2. Getting Started

    Special care should be taken when making connections to the input and output terminal blocks located on the rear panel of the EAB series. Ensure that the appropriate wire gauges are used to assemble a satisfactory line cord. Failure to assemble a quality line cord could result in fire or personal injury.

  • Page 12: Environmental Conditions

    WARNING (Earth) terminals of this instrument must be connected to the protective conductor of the line (mains) power cord. The main terminal of EAB series shall only be connected to a connector provided with a protective ground (earth) contact. This protective ground (earth) must not be defeated by the use of an extension cord without a protective conductor (grounding).

  • Page 13: Packaging

     Mark the container “FRAGILE” to insure proper handling. EEC will not be responsible for any repair costs associated with shipping damage as a result of improper packaging. The customer is responsible for providing adequate shipping insurance coverage while shipping an instrument in the event of loss or...

  • Page 14: Chapter 3. Specifications And Controls

    CHAPTER 3. Specifications and Controls 3.1 Specifications MODEL EAB-110 EAB-120 EAB-140 EAB-160 INPUT Phase 1Ø 1Ø or 3Ø 1Ø / 3Ø 3W：200V - 240V±10% Voltage 100V - 240V±10% 200V - 240V±10% 3Ø 4W：346V - 416V±10% Frequency 47 - 63Hz 1Ø ：45A Max.
  • Page 15 Ending Resolution 1∘ Phase Angle ±1∘(45 - 65Hz) Accuracy DC OUTPUT Max. Power 1000W 2000W 4000W 6000W 0 - 210V 4.8A 9.6A 19.2A 28.8A Max. Current 0 - 420V 2.4A 4.8A 9.6A 14.4A < 500mV < 700mV Ripple & Noise Range (rms) <...
  • Page 16 0.1 W Resolutio ± (2% of reading + 15counts ) at PF > 0.2, Voltage > 5V ± (2% of reading + Accuracy 5counts ) ± (2% of reading + 10counts ) at PF > 0.2 , Voltage > 5V at PF >...
  • Page 17 Operation Key Feature Soft key, Numeric key, Rotary Knob Remote Input Signal (Option) Test, Reset, Recall program memory 1 through 7 Remote Output Signal Pass, Fail, Test-in-Process Calibration Front Panel Calibration Key Lock Yes, Password Driven ON / Event / OFF, Output Signal 5V ,BNC type, Between the sync signal and the output voltage will Synch Output Signal be 0.5ms time difference Alarm Volume Setting...
  • Page 18 MODEL EAB-110 EAB-120 EAB-140 EAB-160 Parallel Output Link Units 2 - 3 1000VA × Link Units × 2000VA × Link units × 4000VA × Link units Max. Power 6000VA × Link units × 90% × 90% 9.2A × Link Units × 36.8A ×...
  • Page 19 Accuracy ± (0.1% + 0.1 sec) 1.0s - 999.9s Range 0.1m - 999.9m 0.1h - 999.9h Dwell Timer Resolution 0.1(s,m,h) Accuracy ± (0.1% + 0.1 sec) Parallel Measurement Range 0.0 - 1000.0Hz Frequency Resolution 0.1Hz Accuracy ±0.1Hz (501 - 1000Hz Acurracy ±0.2Hz) Range 0.0 - 400.0V Voltage...
  • Page 20 Units) Units) Units) Resolution ± (2% of reading +10 counts) × Link Units at PF≧0.2, 40 - 500Hz, Voltage > 5V, and current (r.m.s) > 5.00A Accuracy ± (2% of reading +10 counts) × Link Units at PF≧0.3, 501 - 1000Hz, Voltage >...
  • Page 21 (OC Fold = Resolution 0.01 Amps Accuracy ± (2.0% of setting + 2 counts) OC Fold Back Response Time < 1.4S Parallel DC MEASUREMENT Range 0 - 420V Voltage Resolution 0.1V Accuracy ± (1% of reading + 2counts) at Voltage > 5V ±(1% of reading + 5counts) at Voltage >...
  • Page 22 Range 0.0-1000.0Hz Frequency Resolution 0.1Hz Accuracy ±0.1Hz (501 - 1000Hz Accuracy ±0.2Hz) Range L1 Voltage + L2 Voltage Voltage Resolution 0.1V Accuracy L1 Voltage +L2 Voltage, Calculated and displayed to one significant digits (L1 Current + L2 Current)/2 Range (L1 Current + L2 Current)/2 0.001A Resolution 0.01A...
  • Page 23 27.6A output current (r.m.s) > 0.30A at Voltage > 5V ± (1% of reading + 5 ※Current (peak) ≦165.6A counts) at 501 - 1000Hz & CF<1.5 at Voltage > 5V and output current (r.m.s) > 0.30A ※Current (peak) ≦ 110.4A at Voltage >...
  • Page 24 Current Hi 5V-150V 0.01 - 9.20A 0.01 - 18.40A 0.10 - 36.80A 0.10 - 55.20A Limit (OC 5V-300V 0.01 - 4.60A 0.01 - 9.20A 0.10 - 18.40A 0.10 - 27.60A Fold=OFF) Resolution 0.01 Amps OC Fold Back (OC Fold = Accuracy ±...
  • Page 25 ± (1% of reading + 5 & CF<1.5 and output counts) at 501 - current (r.m.s) > 0.300A 1000Hz & CF<1.5 and ※Current (peak)≦7.2A output current (r.m.s) > 0.300A at Voltage > 5V ※Current (peak)≦ 3.6A at Voltage > 5V ±...

  • Page 26: Ordering Information

    Resolution 0.001 Accuracy SUM P / SUM VA ,Calculated and displayed to three significant digits A VA + B VA + C VA Range A VA + B VA + C VA 0.1VA Power Resolution Apparent (VA) Accuracy A VA + B VA + C VA ,Calculated value A VAR + B VAR + C VAR Range A VAR + B VAR + C VAR...

  • Page 27: Instrument Controls

    3.2 Instrument Controls 3.2.1 Front Panel Controls 1. Power Switch: Rocker style power switch with international ON ( | ) and OFF (0). 2. Graphic LCD: 240 x 64 Monographic LCD. 3. Soft Keys: Multifunctional selection keys used to select parameters, select screens, and edit parameters.
  • Page 28 3.2.2 Rear Panel Controls 1. Remote Output Connector: Provides output to monitor PASS, FAIL, Test-In-Process via relay contact closures. 2. Sync Output Connector: Provides the capability to monitor a 5 VDC output signal. 3. Automated Interface Card: Interface card used to control, program, and capture data.
  • Page 29 6. Output Terminal Power Block: provides output power to the DUT. 6a. Line Output Terminal: Line output screw terminal. 6b. Ground Output Terminal: Earth ground (chassis) connection. 6c. Neutral Output Terminal: Neutral output screw terminal. 6d. Ls: Line voltage sense screw terminal. 6e.
  • Page 30 EAB-160 10. Input Terminal Power Block: provides input power to the instrument. Model EAB-160 requires 1Ø 200-240V~, 3Ø 200-240V~ or 3Ø 343-412V~ at 47-63 Hz. 10a. Neutral Input Terminal: Neutral input screw terminal. 10b. Ground Input Terminal: Earth ground (chassis) connection. 10c.
  • Page 31 Using the Appropriate Wire Gauge (AWG) EAB-110 Input Line Neutral Ground 12AWG 12AWG 14AWG EAB-110 Output Line Neutral Ground 14AWG 14 AWG 14AWG 18 AWG 18 AWG EAB-120 Input Line Neutral Ground 12AWG 12AWG 14AWG EAB-120 Output Line Neutral Ground 14AWG 14 AWG 14AWG...
  • Page 32 Soft Key Description Memory Allows you to enter the memory location to change a memory Step Allows you to change step location Edit Allows you to edit parameters <more> Allows you to move to additional selections Result Allows you to review the results after a test System Allows you to change the instruments settings and parameters Exit...

  • Page 33: Powering On The Instrument

    3.3 Powering on the Instrument Turn on the Power switch located on the lower left-hand corner of the front panel. After a few seconds the Initialization screen will change to the set screen. The Set screen will be displayed as follows when in PROGRAM Mode: If you press the <more>...
  • Page 34 settings will display their output value. Set Screen Parameters Description of Parameters M1-1 Memory and step location 1.0s Instrument timer for output F: 60.0 Hz Frequency Peak Current Status of instrument at the present time. Possible readings are set, dwell, pass, abort, or other failure conditions. P: 0.0W Power A: 0.000A...
  • Page 35 3.3.2 Security Creating a Password Creating a password prevents unauthorized access to the Lock parameters in the System menu. Once a password has been created, lock functions will require the password to access them. Press and hold the <top> soft key while powering up the instrument, the Edit Password screen should now be displayed.

  • Page 36: System Parameters Description

    In order for you to access the Lock or Mem Lock parameters, you will now have to enter the proper password. If you have forgotten the password, please refer to the Forgotten Password instructions in the Security section. 3.3.3 Lock From the Set screen press the <more>...
  • Page 37 menu. The operator cannot independently change these settings from one memory or step location to another. 1. Auto Run - places the AC power source into one of three modes (PROGRAM / MANUAL / IEC 61000-4-11). In the PROGRAM Mode the operator will have the ability to program individual memories and steps with user selectable testing parameters such as test time, high and low limits, etc.
  • Page 38 6. Power Up - controls how the output will react once the power switch is toggled on. There are three selections (OFF, ON, LAST). When the parameter is in the OFF state the operator must initialize a test by pressing the Test/Reset key on power up. If the parameter is in the ON state the output will automatically be energized when the source is powered on.
  • Page 39 14.Results - changes how the data will be displayed on the LCD graphic display after a test is completed. There are three selections available (LAST, ALL, P/F). The LAST setting displays the last step within the program sequence. The ALL setting will display the results of every step within the test sequence in a list format.

  • Page 40: Editing System Parameters

    VAC using 2 sources output voltage at 180 degrees. 3Ø 4W operation allows the operator to configure the instruments for 3Ø operation. 23.Phase Set (Option) - gives the operator the flexibility to adjust the hiand lo-limits for all phases during 1Ø 3W and 3Ø 4W modes. Selecting L1-N will allow the operator to set the limits for the instrument providing L1-N output voltage.
  • Page 41    Use the soft key to select the parameter. The parameter will be highlighted black if it is available for editing. Press the Edit soft key to open up the system parameter for editing. The Exit soft key will return you back to the set screen. If you open any System parameter screen you can navigate through the System parameters by using the Prev and Next soft keys.
  • Page 42 Output Mode: indicates the output mode that can be programmed into the instrument. Press the Change soft key to toggle the Out Mode to AC or DC. To save the parameter, press the Enter soft key. To cancel the editing of the Out Mode, press the Esc soft key. When the Enter soft key is pressed the Out Mode is accepted and you transition into the next system parameter: Single Step.
  • Page 43 key. To move to the next system parameter for editing, press the Next or Prev soft key. The Exit soft key is also available to return to the System parameter screen. When the Enter soft key is pressed the Alarm volume is accepted and you transition into the next system parameter: Contrast.
  • Page 44 supplied on power up of the instrument. In the OFF mode output will NOT be supplied on power up of the instrument. In the LAST mode output will be supplied according to the last state the instrument was in prior to power off. Press the Change soft key to toggle the Power UP Mode to ON/OFF/LAST.
  • Page 45 V Hi-Lmt = indicates the voltage high limit that is programmed into the instrument. Voltage High Limit Range: indicates the voltage range that can be programmed into the instrument. V L-Lmt = indicates the voltage low limit that is programmed into the instrument. Voltage Low Limit Range: indicates the voltage range that can be programmed into the instrument.
  • Page 46 into the instrument. F Lo-Lmt = indicates the frequency low limit that is programmed into the instrument. Frequency Lo Limit Range: indicates the frequency range that can be programmed into the instrument To change the frequency high limit or low limit use the numeric keypad and type the frequency value.
  • Page 47 End Angle = indicates the end angle that is programmed into the instrument. End Angle Range: indicates the end angle range that can be programmed into the instrument. To change the start angle or end angle use the numeric keypad and type the degree value.
  • Page 48 output). Pressing the Edit soft key will provide the following screens: Transient = indicates the Transient Mode that is programmed into the instrument. Transient Mode: indicates the Transient Modes that can be programmed into the instrument. The Transient Modes available are ON and OFF. Press the Change soft key to toggle the mode to ON or OFF.
  • Page 49 3.5.14 Editing Lock   Use the soft keys to navigate to the Lock parameter. Pressing the Edit soft key will provide the following screen: Lock = indicates the security lock that is programmed into the instrument. Lock Mode: indicates the lock mode that can be programmed into the instrument. The Lock Modes available are ON and OFF.
  • Page 50 3.5.16 Editing Volt Sense   Use the soft keys to navigate to the Volt Sense parameter. Pressing the Edit soft key will provide the following screen: Volt Sense = indicates the voltage sense that is programmed into the instrument. Voltage Sense Mode: indicates the voltage sense mode that can be programmed into the instrument.

  • Page 51: Using Memories And Steps (Program Mode Only)

    If you wish to bypass editing this parameter and move to the next parameter you can press the Prev or Next soft key. 3.6 Using Memories and Steps (PROGRAM Mode only) 3.6.1 Selecting a Memory When in the Set screen use the soft keys <more> or <top> to navigate so the first soft key shows Memory.
  • Page 52 2. Press the List soft key to bring up a list of all programmed memories of the instrument. In order to get to the List soft key you will have to press the <more> soft key one time. The display will look as follows: Next you will press the List soft key to provide a list of memories programmed into the instrument.
  • Page 53 3.6.2 Naming a Memory To name a memory location you will need to press the <more> soft key when in the memory screen. Now press the Name soft key. This will bring you to the character map for entering the memory name.

  • Page 54: Test Parameters Description

    Pressing the Esc soft key versus the Enter soft key will bring you back to the main memory screen. The screen is as follows: 3.6.3 Selecting a Step To select a step press the Step soft key and the steps will sequence through. Each time the Step soft key is pressed the step will increase by one increment.
  • Page 55 Test/Reset key or send multiple test commands to the source to repeat a memory test sequence. 4. Memory - gives the operator the flexibility to change and edit the memory location (1-50). 5. Step (PROGRAM Mode only) - gives the operator the flexibility to change and edit the step location (1 –...
  • Page 56 14. Step Cycle (PROGRAM Mode only) - gives the operator the flexibility to program the number of looping cycles for a particular step. For example if the operator would like to have a step repeat five times the step cycle would be programmed to five. Step Cycle is only selectable when the source is configured for AC output.
  • Page 57 reached a failure will occur. CF Lo-Lmt is only selectable when the source is configured for AC output. 23. PF Hi-Lmt (PROGRAM Mode only) - gives the operator the flexibility to program a maximum power factor threshold or ceiling level. When this level s reached a failure will occur.
  • Page 58 programmed at 90 volts this would be a drop of 30 volts. Trans- Volt is only selectable when the source is configured for AC output. 30. Trans-Site - gives the operator the flexibility to program the specific point in the sine wave to initialize the surge or the drop voltage.

  • Page 59: Editing Test Parameters

    to links step one to step two, the Connect parameter must be turned ON. Steps can only be connected in sequential order. 3.8 Editing Test Parameters To edit testing parameters press the Edit soft key from the set screen. The following screen will be displayed if the system parameters are set to PROGRAM Mode: ...
  • Page 60   Use the soft keys to navigate to the testing parameter that will be changed. When you press the Edit soft key you will be moved to the specific parameter screen for editing. If you press the Exit soft key you will be brought back to the set screen. 3.8.1 Editing Start and End Angle (PROGRAM Mode only) ...
  • Page 61 the sequence. For example, memory 1 step 7 is linked to memory 1 step 8, memory 1 step 9 and memory 2 step 1 to create a four step sequence of tests. If the start angle is set to 90 degrees and the end angle is set to 180 degrees, the output voltage waveform at memory 1 step 7 will have a start angle at 90 degrees and the output voltage waveform at memory 2 step 1 will end at a 180 degree angle.
  • Page 62 press the Prev or Next soft key. 3.8.3 Editing the Memory (PROGRAM Mode only)   Use the soft keys to navigate to the Memory parameter. Pressing the Edit soft key will provide the following screen: Refer to section 4.3.1 for editing the Memory. If you wish to bypass editing this parameter and move to the next parameter you can press the Prev or Next soft key.
  • Page 63   Use the soft keys to navigate to the Voltage parameter. Pressing the Edit soft key will provide the following screen: Voltage = indicates the voltage currently programmed into the instrument. Voltage Range: 0.0- 300 indicates the voltage range that can be programmed into the instrument.
  • Page 64 Frequency = indicates the frequency currently programmed into the instrument. Frequency Range: 40.0 – 1000 Hz indicates the frequency range that can be programmed into the instrument. To change the frequency, use the numeric keypad and type the frequency. Once you type in a number a shaded black box (■) will begin blinking acknowledging the parameter is being changed.
  • Page 65 Trans-Site, Trans-Time, and Trans-Cycle will be present in the Test Parameters screen. 3.8.8 Editing Trans-Volt* (PROGRAM Mode only)   Use the soft keys to navigate to the Trans-Volt parameter (only selectable for AC output). Pressing the Edit soft key will provide the following screen: Trans-Volt = indicates the Trans-Volt that is programmed into the instrument.
  • Page 66 To change the Transient site use the numeric keypad and type the time. Once you type in a number a shaded black box (■) will begin blinking acknowledging the parameter is being changed. Press the Enter soft key to accept the time, or press the Esc soft key to move back to the Trans-Site Parameter screen.
  • Page 67 Trans-Cycle = indicates the Transient mode that is programmed into the instrument. Transient Trig Mode: indicates the Transient trigger mode that can be programmed into the instrument. If the Transient Trig mode is ON the transient parameters previously programmed will trigger automatically once the test starts.
  • Page 68 parameter: Prompt If you wish to bypass editing this parameter and move to the next parameter you can press the Prev or Next soft key. *Parameter is only available if the Transient parameter is turned ON. 3.8.12 Editing Ramp Up (PROGRAM Mode only) ...
  • Page 69 The power up modes available are Second, Minute or Hour. Press the Change soft key to toggle the timer unit mode to Second/Minute/Hour. To save the parameter, press the Enter soft key. To cancel the editing of the Timer Unit Mode, press the Esc soft key. When the Enter soft key is pressed the Timer Unit Mode is accepted and you transition into the next parameter: Delay Time.
  • Page 70 To change the dwell time, use the numeric keypad and type the time. Once you type in a number a shaded black box ( ) will begin blinking acknowledging the parameter is being changed. Press the Enter soft key to accept the time, or press the Esc soft key to move back to the Dwell Time Parameter screen.
  • Page 71 Step Cycle = indicates the step cycle that is programmed into the instrument. Step Cycle Range: indicates the step cycle range that can be programmed into the instrument. The ranges available are 0 – 9999, 0=Cont., 1=Off. The 0 – 9999 selection programs the instrument to repeat the test step cycle x number of times.
  • Page 72 next parameter: P Hi-Lmt. If you wish to bypass editing this parameter and move to the next parameter you can press the Prev or Next soft key. 3.8.19 Editing P Hi-Lmt & P Lo-Lmt (PROGRAM Mode only)   Use the soft keys to navigate to the P Hi-Lmt or P Lo-Lmt parameter.
  • Page 73 Ap Hi-Lmt = indicates the peak current high limit that is programmed into the instrument. Peak Current High Limit Range: indicates the peak current range that can be programmed into the instrument. If you select the 0=OFF a high limit peak current range is turned OFF.
  • Page 74 CF Hi-Lmt = indicates the crest factor high limit that is programmed into the instrument. Crest Factor High Limit Range: indicates the crest factor range that can be programmed into the instrument. If you select the 0=OFF high limit crest factor range is turned OFF.
  • Page 75 PF Hi-Lmt = indicates the power factor high limit that is programmed into the instrument. Power Factor High Limit Range: indicates the power factor range that can be programmed into the instrument. If you select the 0=OFF a high limit power factor range is turned OFF.
  • Page 76 VA Lo-Lmt = indicates the apparent power low limit that is programmed into the instrument. VA Low Limit Range: indicates the apparent power range that can be programmed into the instrument. To change the Apparent Power High Limit or Low Limit use the numeric keypad and type the peak current value.
  • Page 77 Q Lo-Lmt = indicates the reactive power low limit that is programmed into the instrument. Reactive Power Low Limit Range: indicates the reactive power range that can be programmed into the instrument. To change the Reactive Power High Limit or Low Limit use the numeric keypad and type the peak current value.
  • Page 78 Press the Enter soft key to accept the prompt message. To cancel the prompt message, press the Esc soft key. When the Enter soft key is pressed the prompt is accepted and you transition into the next parameter: Step Cycle. If you wish to bypass editing this parameter and move to the next parameter you can press the Prev or Next soft key.

  • Page 79: Reviewing Test Results

    3.9 Reviewing Test Results To review the testing results press the Result soft key in the set screen. You may have to use the <more> soft key to get to the Results soft key. The screen will look as follows when you are in the correct screen: Press the Result soft key to view the results.

  • Page 80: Chapter 4. Test Modes

    CHAPTER 4. Test Modes 4.1 Description of Test Modes Within the System Parameter settings of Auto Mode you have two selections available (PROGRAM/MANUAL). The PROGRAM Mode will run your testing routine according to the parameters that have been entered within the testing parameters screen when the TEST/RESET key is pressed.
  • Page 81 the on the right side of the display. Every time the meter key is pressed it will toggle through the meter parameters. If you press the Cycle soft key the display will change and provide you the cycle information from Step, Memory, and Loop. This will take the place of the meter reading on the right side of the display.

  • Page 82: Initializing A Test In Manual Mode

    When the RESET key is pressed or a Hi-Limit failure occurs, the instrument DC output voltage has a fixed 1 second ramp down discharge time. The Test/Reset LED flashes during this ramp down period to indicate the output is still active. If you press the Meter soft key a shaded black box (■) will highlight the meter parameters P: or A: and the display will read the output on the right side of the display.
  • Page 83 If you press the Meter soft key a shaded black box (■) will highlight the meter parameters of F:, A:, P:, Q:, CF:, Ap:, VA:, PF:, and the display will read the output on the on the right side of the display. Every time the meter key is pressed it will toggle through the meter parameters.
  • Page 84 To initialize the test press the Test/Reset key and the LED for the key will illuminate. The text “Set” on the set screen will turn to Dwell, in addition your soft keys will change to include Meter and Keypad. The output will run continuously until the Test/Reset key is pressed again, or there is a failure condition.

  • Page 85: Chapter 5. Multiple Instrument Operation

    CHAPTER 5. Multiple Instrument Operation 5.1 Configuring Sources for Parallel and Polyphase Operation The EAB series is a modular power source capable of interconnection to up to two (2) additional sources with Option Linking Card installed. While all EAB series models are modular, each model is only capable of being interconnected with another instrument of the same model.
  • Page 86 5.1.3 Output Wiring Diagrams The following diagrams detail the correct setup for configuring multiple EAB series power sources to operate in Parallel and Polyphase modes. Make sure that the instruments are OFF before attempting to make any connections.
  • Page 87 Three (3) Instruments in Polyphase Mode In this configuration, the operator must connect the Neutrals of all sources together and utilize the Line outputs to achieve full voltage. See the figure below for the 3Ø 4W output wiring diagram:...

  • Page 88: Power Up Considerations In Parallel And Polyphase Mode

    5.2 Power Up Considerations in Parallel and Polyphase Mode After making the appropriate output connections and verifying the interface cable(s) are connected correctly, turn on the power to all instruments. The initialization screen will be displayed: If a slave instrument fails to power on the alarm will sound and the following error message will be displayed: If multiple slave units are connected, the master will prompt the operator to enable the second slave.

  • Page 89: Initializing A Test In Parallel Or Polyphase Mode

    Press the Yes soft key to enable the second slave instrument. Press the No soft key to disable the second slave instrument. After the Yes or No soft key has been pressed, the set screen will be displayed. The set screen will change depending on the type of mode for which the instruments are configured.

  • Page 90: Error Messages In Parallel And Polyphase Mode

    master instrument. After all parameters have been entered into the instrument, the operator may begin the test. For detailed information on initializing a test, please refer to section 5. Test Modes. 5.4 Error Messages in Parallel and Polyphase Mode If the power to the master instrument is turned off during operation or the interface cable is unplugged, the slave instrument display will show the following message: If the power to a slave instrument is turned off during operation or the interface cable is unplugged, the master instrument display will show the following message:...

  • Page 91: Chapter 6. Displayed Messages

    CHAPTER 6. Displayed Messages During any abnormal conditions, there are several error messages that could be indicated in the display. When an abnormal condition occurs the output will disable and the alarm will sound. The Test/Reset LED indicator will also begin flashing. Pressing the Test/Reset key will reset the audible alarm and the abnormal condition will be displayed.

  • Page 92: Chapter 7. Remote Plc

    7.2 Signal Input - 7 Memory Recall (Option) The EAB series also provides an optional remote input interface to control any test operation via remote. The 9-Pin D-Type connector signals for Test, Reset, and 7 Memories (M1 –...
  • Page 93 Memory Input Control Selection of up to 7 memory locations is achieved by using a Normally Open (N.O) Momentary Button. The truth table below provides the pin locations needed in order to select the memories. Memory PIN 1 PIN 9 PIN 8...

  • Page 94: Chapter 8. Bus Remote Interface Gpib/Rs-232

    (IEEE-488) interface option can be substituted for the RS-232 interface. Please refer to the Option section of this manual for details on the EAB series options. The RS-232 interface also uses the same command set as the GPIB interface for setting of test parameters.

  • Page 95: Gpib Interface

    controller end of the cable. 8.1.3 Sending and Receiving Commands Sending Commands When sending commands over the RS-232 bus the instrument will send a response string of 06 Hex or 6 decimal and Acknowledge (ACK) ASCII control code if the transfer was recognized and completed by the instrument.

  • Page 96: Interface Functions

     Note: A bus extender, which is available from numerous manufacturers, is available to overcome these limitations. 8.2.2 GPIB Address Each device on the GPIB (IEEE-488) interface must have a unique address. You can set the address of the 620L to any value between 0 and 30. The address can only be set from the front panel.

  • Page 97: Gpib/Rs-232 Interface Command List

    A GPIB read command must be sent after the command strings, to retrieve any data from a query command (?). The EEC EAB series GPIB bus will not send any data to the controller without being queried. The RS-232 bus will automatically send any response back to the controller’s input buffer.
  • Page 98 TDCURR? Testing current meter 0.000~42.00 AC/DC TDAP? Testing current peak meter 0.0~59.0 TDP? Testing power meter 0.0~5000 TDPF? Testing pf meter 0.000~1.000 TDTIMER? Testing timer meter 0.0~999.9 s/m/h METER {4|3|2|1|0} Meter Selection 0=FREQ,1=AP,2=POWER,3=CURR,4=PF METER? Meter Selection Query 0=FREQ,1=AP,2=POWER,3=CURR,4=PF Trigger one time SDTRG Surge/Drop STEPCYCLE?
  • Page 99 displayed in Watts. TDFREQ? Read the active frequency value being displayed while a test is in process. TDVOLT? Read the active voltage value being displayed while a test is in process. TDCURR? Read the active current value being displayed while a test is in process. TDAP? Read the active peak current value being displayed while a test is in process.
  • Page 100 Read the value of the current memory cycle signal. When the memory cycle has been activated the query will return a value of 0 for continuous cycling, 1 for Off or a range from 0~9999 cycles. LOOPCYCLE? Read the value of the current loop cycle signal. When the loop cycle has been activated the query will return a value of 0 for continuous cycling, 1 for Off or a range from 0~9999 cycles.
  • Page 101 SD X TRANSIENT X X=0~1, 0=OFF,1=ON TRANSIENT? SDVOLT XXXX TRANSIENT-VOLT XXXX XXXX=0.0~300.0 SDVOLT? TRANSIENT-VOLT? 0.0~300.0 SDLT XX.X TRANSIENT-SITE XX.X XX.X=0.0~25.0 SDLT? TRANSIENT-SITE? 0.0~25.0 SDHT XX.X TRANSIENT-TIME XX.X XX.X=0.0~25.0 SDHT? TRANSIENT-TIME? 0.0~25.0 X=0~9999, SDCT XXXX TRANSIENT-CYCLE XXXX 0=CONT,1=OFF SDCT? TRANSIENT-CYCLE? 0~9999 RAMPUP XXXX RAMP UP TIME XXXX XXX.X=0.1~999.9...
  • Page 102 APHI XX.X AP HI XX.X APHI? AP HI? See Note4 APLO XX.X AP LO XX.X APLO? AP LO? PFHI XXXX PF HI X.XXX XXXX=0.000~1.000 PFHI? PF HI? 0.000~1.000 PFLO XXXX PF LO XXXX XXXX=0.000~1.000 PFLO? PF LO? 0.000~1.000 CFHI XX.XX CF HI XX.XX X.XX=0.00~10.00 CFHI?
  • Page 103 0=OFF,1=ON 0=OFF,1=ON SINGLE STEP? ALARM X ALARM X X=0~9, 0=OFF,9=high ALARM? ALARM? CONTRAST X CONTRAST X X=1~9, 9=high CONTRAST? CONTRAST? PUP X POWER UP X X=0-2,0=OFF,1=ON,2=LAST PUP? POWER UP? LOOP CYCLE XXXX=0~9999, XXXX=0~9999, LC XXXX XXXX 0=Cont,1=OFF 0=Cont,1=OFF LOOP CYCLE? 0-9999 0-9999 VHI XXXX...
  • Page 104 Two units link X=2|3, Three units link Two units link X=2|3, Three units link FUNCTION X FUNCTION X X=1|2 FUNCTION? FUNCTION? 1=3Ø 4W, 2=Parallel, 3=1Ø 3W SSI X SYNC SIGNAL X X=0~3, 0=OFF,1=START,2=EVEN X=0~2, 0=OFF,1=START,2=EVENT SSI? SYNC SIGNAL? IECITEM X IEC ITEM X X=0-1, 0=V-DIP, 1=V-VAR IECITEM?
  • Page 105 Power-On Status Query 0, 1 *IDN? Read the instrument identification string. Company = EEC. *RST Reset the instrument to original power on configuration. Does not clear Enable register for Standard Summary Status or Standard Event Registers. Does not clear the output queue.

  • Page 106: Non Volatile Memory

    After the command is executed, it prevents the instrument from executing any further query or commands until the no-operation-pending flag is TRUE. *ESR? Queries the power-on status clear setting. Returns 0 or 1. *ESE <value> Standard Event enable register controls which bits will be logically ORed together to generate the Event Summary bit 5 (ESB) within the Status Byte.

  • Page 107: Chapter 9. Calibration Procedure

    EEC for it’s annual calibration. In order to be eligible for the extended warranty instruments must be returned to EEC for calibration service at least once every twelve months.
  • Page 108 Follow the prompt message provided on the display, and press the Test/Reset button to move into the calibration screen for voltage. If you press the Exit soft key at this screen you return to the calibration mode screen. Enter the voltage reading from the voltmeter with the numeric keypad. When the value has been selected press the Enter soft key and you will be moved to the next calibration parameter Voltage 300.0V.
  • Page 109 to the calibration mode screen. 9.1.3 Calibration of High & Low Current Range Use the up or down arrow soft keys to navigate to the Current x.xxxA, or Current xx.xxA parameter and press the Select soft key. Follow the prompt message provided on the display, and press the Test/Reset button to move into the calibration screen for current.
  • Page 110 Enter the power reading from the wattmeter with the numeric keypad. When the value has been selected press the Enter soft key and you will be moved to the next calibration parameter. The soft keys Volt+ and Volt- are available, if needed, to adjust the voltage output of the instrument to set a proper wattage value if a non-recommended load is used.
  • Page 111 Calibration Item Unit EAB-110 EAB-120 EAB-140 EAB-160 150.0 150.0 150.0 150.0 Low Voltage Range Calibration points 300.0 300.0 300.0 300.0 High Voltage Range Calibration points Calibration points Low Current Range Ω Suggest resistance Calibration points High Current Range Ω Suggest resistance Calibration points Low Power Range Ω...

  • Page 112: Chapter 10. Iec 61000-4-11

    When the AUTO RUN parameter in the System Parameters menu is set to IEC 61000-4-11 Mode the Set screen will be displayed as follows: Run Item The Set screen will be displayed as follows: V-Dips: EAB series will auto execute Voltage Dips & Short Interruptions test item, as below table...
  • Page 113 V-VAR: EAB series will auto execute Voltage variations test item, as below table User can be set the voltage range, voltage and frequency in this program that EAB will complete all step. Volt Range Voltage LOW: the voltage range is 0-150V。...
  • Page 114 Frequency...

  • Page 115: Chapter 11. Options

    The Ethernet port is for use with a standard CAT-5 Ethernet cable and may be connected to any compatible PC. The 9-pin D type subminiature connector labeled “RS232” is for connection of the EEC EAB series to an RS-232 communication bus.
  • Page 116 Default Settings The default settings for the Ethernet interface are as follows: IP Setup: AUTO IP Address: 010.000.000.000 Gateway IP: 000.000.000.000 Subnet Mask: 255.000.000.000 The source port number for the Ethernet Card in TCP connections is 10001. 11.3.1 Ethernet Card Setup In order to setup the Ethernet card, the operator will need information from the local network administrator.
  • Page 117 There are two options to choose from this screen. Press the Exit soft key to escape from this screen and stop the EEC EAB series from requesting an IP address or allow the EEC EAB series to request an IP address automatically from the network to which it is connected.
  • Page 118 Edit soft key. IP Setup is used to determine how the EEC EAB series will request an IP address from the server to which it is connected. When AUTO is selected, the EEC EAB series will attempt to automatically request an IP Address from the server upon power up.
  • Page 119 following IP Addresses: 255.255.255.255 000.000.000.000 Enter the preceding IP Addresses will cause the following error message to be displayed: Press the Exit soft key to save the new settings. If the IP Setup parameter is set to AUTO, you do not need to enter an IP Address manually. 11.3.7 Gateway IP ...
  • Page 120 From this screen you may enter a Device Name for the EEC EAB series. The Device Name is used to identify the EEC EAB series on your server and may be used in place of a dedicated IP Address. Use the arrow keys to highlight a letter and press the Select soft key to select the highlighted letter.
  • Page 121 Product A should be named “123456789”. When the product’s barcode is scanned, the EEC EAB series will immediately execute the test associated with that barcode. The test file name is limited to 10 characters. However, if the user names a test file with the...
  • Page 122 If the Barcode INPUT is set to PRODUCT#, scan the barcode once to input it into the EEC EAB series. The EEC EAB series will then search for a test file name that matches the product number barcode string. If the EEC EAB series finds a match, it...
  • Page 123 If the Barcode INPUT is set to SER/PROD, scan the serial number once to input it into the EEC EAB series. Next, scan the product number. From this point, EEC EAB series will operate the same as when the Barcode INPUT setting is set to PRODUCT#.

  • Page 124: Linking Card

    SIM 1 8 seconds *Wait times are approximate and can vary based on the user’s network. 11.4 Linking Card This option enables the instrument to interconnect to up to two (2) other EAB series instruments for Parallel and Polyphase operation.
  • Page 125 11.4.1 Link with EAB series 11.4.2 Parallel output 11.4.3 1Ø 3W output...
  • Page 126 11.4.4 3Ø 3W output 11.4.5 3Ø 4W output...

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