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Manson Engineering Industrial HCS-3400 Manual

Manson Engineering Industrial HCS-3400 Manual

Remotely programmable switching power supply in laboratory quality
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HCS 3400/3402/3404
Remotely programmable switching power supply in laboratory quality
1. Introduction
Since the introduction of the HCS power supply series in 2009, we have made numerous
improvements to the hardware modules, the firmware and the software framework. In the current
version of the HCS power supply series, both the hardware and the firmware have been modified
and new functions have been added to the application software.
Additional functions on the user interface:
1. Set the current display to zero if no load is connected
2. Resetting the three presets to factory settings
2. Warnings / safety instructions
Never use this power supply unit near water or in a damp environment.
Never touch or use this power supply unit with wet hands.
Never open the housing of the power supply unit if it is still connected to the mains
power supply.
Only allow qualified personnel to carry out maintenance or repair work.
Before changing the appliance fuse at the mains connection, first look for the cause of
the fault and rectify it.
Only replace the fuse with the same type/value as the original fuse.
The maximum output voltage of the HCS 3404 model is more than 60 V DC. It is
therefore essential to avoid touching the output connection terminals!
This power supply unit is not intended for cascaded connection and should therefore never
be connected in series or parallel with other or identical power supply units/voltage
supplies.
The analogue remote control or remote programming via the USB interface is only intended
for individual operation of the power supply unit.
Do not use this power supply unit in conjunction with electric motors, magnets or inductive
loads, which generate overvoltages or retroactive voltage peaks due to induction (EMF) and
can damage the power supply unit.
3. Attention
Only connect the power supply unit to a professionally installed earthed socket outlet
This appliance is only authorised for use in dry rooms
Never operate this device in a damp or dusty environment, in direct sunlight or near
heat sources.
Before connecting the power supply unit to the AC power supply, check the connection
data against the rating plate on the back of the device
Never close the ventilation openings of the appliance

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  • Page 1 HCS 3400/3402/3404 Remotely programmable switching power supply in laboratory quality 1. Introduction Since the introduction of the HCS power supply series in 2009, we have made numerous improvements to the hardware modules, the firmware and the software framework. In the current version of the HCS power supply series, both the hardware and the firmware have been modified and new functions have been added to the application software.
  • Page 2 This power supply unit may only be operated within its specified rated power. • Continuous and excessive strain can damage the appliance. The conductor cross-section of the power supply cable must be at least 0.75 mm². The total • length of the supply cable must not exceed 3 m. 4.
  • Page 3 Recall no. Output voltage Output current Maximum 13,8V Maximum HCS-3400: 15V Maximum HCS-3402: 25V HCS-3404: 55V d) To make your own presettings, see point 6.3 6.3 Set mode This mode is activated by the Mode operating mode switch on the back of the device (SET position).
  • Page 4 This series comprises three models. Please ensure that you use the correct device for your purposes. The values for output voltage and output current are as follows: Model Output voltage range Total rated current HCS-3400 1 ~ 16V 0 ~ 40A HCS-3402 1 ~ 32V 0 ~ 20A...
  • Page 5 Self-test display and test sequence Test result Software version Testing the LED segments Test Display constant voltage Test Display constant current Test Rear Control display Return to constant voltage Exam start Testing overvoltage protection Overload protection test Overheating protection test Cooling fan test Output switched off (remote control mode) After switching on, the power supply unit runs through a series of self-tests.
  • Page 6 Connect the desired load to the power supply unit. Red (+) to the positive input of the consumer and black (-) to the negative input. First switch on the power supply unit. The LED indicator and the green C.V. LED should light up.
  • Page 7 7.10 Resetting the presets P1 / P2 / P3 to the factory setting Section 6.3 describes how to assign your own values to the presets. To reset the presets to the factory settings if required, proceed as follows: Press and hold the voltage regulator button for 30 seconds to switch to the MENU mode.
  • Page 8 7.11 Upper voltage and current limitation (UVL and UCL) This power supply unit allows the upper output voltage and output current values to be limited. However, these settings can only be made in the PC software. If the output voltage is increased during operation and reaches the specified value for the upper output voltage, the display shows If the output current is increased during operation and reaches the specified value for the upper output current, the display shows...
  • Page 9 Constant current setting via remote control Short-circuit the output on the rear (MAIN OUTPUT) with a 4 mm² (12 AWG) cable and adjust the output current using a variable control voltage on pin 3. Output voltage setting via remote control Check the output voltage range of the power supply unit by changing the external control voltage on pin 2.
  • Page 10 Attention! The maximum permissible switching frequency (on/off) is 10 times per second. If the switching frequency is exceeded, the power supply unit may not work properly and protective devices could be triggered. 9. Errors and troubleshooting OUP: Overvoltage protection This power supply unit has a built-in overvoltage protection function. If the output voltage exceeds the set value (please refer to the specification table for the corresponding range), the protection function is activated and the output voltage is switched off.
  • Page 11 Carefully check the load to be connected and the set output values after switching on the power supply unit. If the problem is not resolved, please contact your dealer. 10. Specifications / Technical data Model HCS-3400 HCS-3402 HCS-3404 Output Variable output voltage...
  • Page 12: Programme Execution

    Model HCS-3400 HCS-3402 HCS-3404 Power consumption at full load 3.15A 3.1A 3.1A Efficiency 85.5% Switching frequency 65 - 85Khz~ 75-95Khz~ 65-85Khz~ Range 1-5V: Range 1-5V: Range 1-5V: +2V above setting +2V above setting +2V above setting value value value Maximum permissible overvoltage...
  • Page 13 The user interface is divided into seven areas: 1. Display - provides real-time information on current/voltage and power 2. Configuration and data display - for changing programme settings and displaying data 3. Target data - for setting the default values 4.
  • Page 14 Output current Output power Status of the output (on/off) Constant current / constant voltage mode Setting values C. Set target data The target data can be entered using the keyboard and confirmed by clicking on the Set button, or by changing the sliders. D.
  • Page 15 It is possible to have the power pack perform a PC-controlled time and data sequence with 20 steps. After selecting the External Timed Programme tab, double-click on each cell whose value you want to set. Example for Step 2 (Step 2), setting the voltage Drag the slider to the desired value.
  • Page 16 E. Internal preset memory The PC interface simplifies the input of values. By displaying all values together, incorrect entries should be avoided as far as possible. The data of different groups can be classified, saved, exported and retrieved at any time. In addition, retrieved data is displayed in red if it exceeds the currently preset voltage limits in the upper voltage range or the current limit value.
  • Page 17 F. Data Log Data log window Here you can display the output voltage, current and power curves graphically. The diagram can be moved to the left and right by changing the "Move" slider. It is possible to zoom into the diagram using the "Zoom" slider. They can save the data in a CSV file for later analysis.
  • Page 18 The function of these three buttons is not only available in the Data Log function, but also for the External Timed Programme and Internal Preset Memory functions. To do this, first select the corresponding tab in the configuration and data display. If "External Timed Programme"...
  • Page 19 H. Settings You can make basic programme settings under the Setting tab. The software automatically recognises the power supply model and the COM interface used. The following setting options are available: Language • COM interface to which the power supply unit is connected •...
  • Page 20 I. Calibration of the power supply unit (only available from firmware 3.1 or higher) WARNING: It is strongly recommended that calibration is only carried out by experienced technicians! The power supply unit can be calibrated using the Manson PC control software. Please connect as shown below in order to carry out the voltage and current calibration.
  • Page 21 It can be changed after login by clicking on the button. The factory calibration settings can be restored by clicking on the button . Click on to start the calibration. Calibration comprises eight steps. Four steps for the voltage calibration and four steps for the current calibration.
  • Page 22: Command Line Format

    Command set Command line format: Command<Parameter1><Parameter2>...[CR] Note: One decimal place for the current value for HCS-3100, 3150, 3200, 3202, 33XX, 34XX, 36XX Two decimal places for the current value for HCS-3102, 3104, 3204 Command code & return value Function Example Input Command: Get PS maximum Voltage &...
  • Page 23 Command code & return value Function Example Input Command: Get PS Display values of Voltage, Current and Input command: GETD[CR] Status of CC/CV GETD[CR] Return value: <voltage>=???? Return value: <voltage><current><status>[CR] <current>=???? 150016001[CR] OK[CR] <status>=0/1 (0=CV, 1=CC) OK[CR] Meaning: The PS Display value is 15V and 16A. It is in CC mode.
  • Page 24 PC can be connected. A new COM port appears in the device manager, e.g. COM 3 (see diagram below). If the COM port does not appear, please check whether the driver is installed. The USB driver can be found on the HCS software CD. The standard configuration of the COM port is Baud rate: 9600 Data bits: 8...

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