The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Chroma ATE INC. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Any recommendations made by Chroma for use of its products are based upon tests believed to be reliable, but Chroma makes no warranty of the results to be obtained. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and no representative or person is authorized to represent or assume for Chroma any liability in connection with the sale of our products other than set forth herein.
“ ” indicates that the level of the specified chemical substance exceeds the threshold level specified in the standards of SJ/T-11363-2006 and EU 2005/618/EC. Chroma is not fully transitioned to lead-free solder assembly at this moment; however, most of the components used are RoHS compliant.
Failure to comply with these precautions or specific WARNINGS given elsewhere in this manual will violate safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Chroma assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
SAFETY SYMBOLS DANGER – High voltage. Explanation: To avoid injury, death of personnel, or damage to the instrument, the operator must refer to an explanation in the instruction manual. Protective grounding terminal: To protect against electrical shock in case of a fault.
Revision History The following lists the additions, deletions and modifications in this manual at each revision. Date Version Revised Sections Sep. 2007 1.0 Complete this manual. Jan. 2008 1.1 Add the description of a new model 62050P-100-100 in the chapters of “Overview”, “Installation”...
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual Table of Contents Overview........................1-1 Introduction ......................1-1 System Functions ....................1-1 1.2.1 Operation Mode....................1-1 1.2.2 Protection ......................1-1 1.2.3 Output/Indication ....................1-1 1.2.4 Input Control Signals ..................1-2 1.2.5 Measuring & Editing..................1-2 Specifications ......................1-2 1.3.1 Other Specifications ..................1-7...
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual 3.3.2.2 CURRENT LIMIT SETTING ..............3-14 3.3.2.3 VOLTAGE SLEW RATE.................3-15 3.3.2.4 CURRENT SLEW RATE SETTING ............3-16 3.3.2.5 TTL Option ....................3-17 3.3.2.6 Setting DC_ON ..................3-18 3.3.3 SERIES/PARALLEL ..................3-19 3.3.3.1 Connecting Series/Parallel Output Cable..........3-20 3.3.3.2...
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual 4.1.2.7 Setting TTL OUT ..................4-15 4.1.2.8 Setting Time ....................4-15 4.1.3 Execution in LIST MODE ................4-16 4.1.3.1 Running LIST MODE................4-16 4.1.3.2 Program List Mode Description..............4-17 V_STEP MODE....................4-17 4.2.1 Setting V_STEP MODE................4-18 4.2.1.1...
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual 6.2.1 I/P (PFC) Stage....................6-3 6.2.2 Auxiliary Power ....................6-4 6.2.3 Output Stage....................6-4 6.2.4 Digital Circuit....................6-4 Self Test & Troubleshooting ................7-1 Overview .........................7-1 Troubleshooting ......................7-1 Appendix A APG & System Status Pin Assignment ..........A-1 Appendix B List of Protection ..................
Overview Overview Introduction Chroma 62000P Series are constant DC Power Supplies that can provide stable DC output and accurate measurement for voltage and current. The features of 62000P Series DC Power Supply are: (1) Voltage mode with two loops control able to provide stable and quick responded output, also to set the slew rate of output voltage and current.
(3) A run time voltage program that can be set for long hour. Specifications The operating specifications of 62000P Series DC Power Supply are listed below. Besides the specifications specified particularly, all specifications are tested following the standard test procedure of Chroma (test condition: 25 ± 5°C and under resistance load).
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Overview Model 62006P-30-80 62006P-100-25 62006P-300-8 62012P-40-120 62012P-80-60 Output Ratings Output Voltage 0-30V 0-100V 0-300V 0-40V 0-80V Output Current 0-80A 0-25A 0-8A 0-120A 0-60A Output Power 600W 600W 600W 1200W 1200W Line Regulation Voltage 0.01%+2mV 0.01%+6mV 0.01%+18mV 0.01%+2mV 0.01%+8mV Current 0.01%+25mA 0.01%+5mA 0.03%+20mA 0.01%+25mA...
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual Model 62012P-100-50 62012P-600-8 62024P-80-60 62024P-100-50 62050P-100-100 Output Ratings Output Voltage 0-100V 0-600V 0-80V 0-100V 0-100V Output Current 0-50A 0-8A 0-60A 0-50A 0-100A Output Power 1200W 1200W 2400W 2400W 5000W Line Regulation Voltage 0.01%+10mV...
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Overview Model 62024P-40-120 62024P-600-8 Output Ratings Output Voltage 0-40V 0-600V Output Current 0-120A 0-8A Output Power 2400W 2400W Line Regulation Voltage 0.01%+2mV 0.01%+18mV Current 0.01%+25mA 0.03%+20mA Load Regulation Voltage 0.01%+3mV 0.01%+50mV Current 0.01%+10mA 0.03%+40mA Voltage Measurement Range 8V / 40V 120V / 600V Accuracy 0.05% + 0.05%F.S.
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual NOTE Minimum output voltage <0.15% of rate voltage. Minimum output current <0.2% of rate current. 95-250Vac with rated load. (62024P & 62050P:190-250 Vac) For 0-100% load step with nominal line voltage.
Overview 1.3.1 Other Specifications Programming & Measurement Resolution Voltage (Front Panel) 10 mV Current (Front Panel) 10 mA Voltage (Remote Interface) 0.003% of Vmax Current (Remote Interface) 0.002% of Imax Voltage (Analog Programming Interface ) 0.04% of Vmax Current (Analog Programming Interface ) 0.04% of Imax Programming Accuracy Voltage Programming (Front Panel and Remote Interface )
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Remote Sense Line loss compensation All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. CAUTION Voltage from the two output terminals to earth varies with the 62000P Series Models as shown below: Max. Voltage (Vdc) Difference between Model Output Terminal and Earth 62006P-30-80 ±250...
Overview Function Keys 1.4.1 Front Panel Figure 1-2 Front Panel of 62006P, 62012P and 62024P VOLTAGE CURRENT LOCAL/ CONFIG REMOTE SAVE PROG ENTER OUTPUT LOCK EXIT Figure 1-3 Front Panel of 62050P www.valuetronics.com...
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual Item Symbol Description DISPLAY: LCD Display: it shows the output settings and measured result. Numeric and Decimal Point: ● Users can use the numeric keys and the decimal point key to enter digital data.
Overview Item Symbol Description Output Terminal on Front Panel: The maximum output current differs from models when connected with the output terminals on the rear panel. Note: 30V, 40V, 300V and 600V Models have no front panel output terminal. Main Power Switch: It switches the power on or off.
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual Figure 1-6 Rear Panel of 62050P Model Item Name Description Output terminal The output terminals of DC Power Supply. Remote Sense Connecting this connector to load can compensate the voltage drop Connector generated due to cable resistance.
Installation Checking the Package (1) Check if there is any damage or any missing accessories after unpacking it. (2) Should any damage is found, contact “Chroma RMA” immediately to request return shipment. The machine package is shown as below. Figure 2-1 NOTICE Please keep all of the packing materials in case the device has to be returned for repair.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual Preparation for Use (1) Be sure the Power Supply is connected to the AC line input that meets the specification. (2) The instrument must be installed in an air-circulated area to avoid the internal temperature getting too high.
Installation CAUTION If the input voltage is not within the range as described above, the output will shut down automatically to protect the DC Power Supply. 62050P can connect 220 V 3-phase 4-wireΔand 380V 3-phase 5-wire Y. Verify the power in use carefully before connection and select appropriate circuit breaker. 2.3.2 Input Connection (1) The input connector board is located at the right of rear panel.
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual (5) To assemble 62050P see Figure 2-3 & Figure 2-4 Remove the input terminal safety cover from the rear panel of DC Power Supply. Insert the power terminal and secure it with a Phillips screwdriver.
Output Connection 62000P Series DC Power Supply has two output connectors; one is located at the left on the rear panel while the other one is located at the right on the front panel. The load is connected to “+”...
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual 2.4.1 Rear Panel Output See Figure 2-6. Figure 2-6 Assembling the Rear Safety Cover of 62006P, 62012P & 62024P Figure 2-7 Assembling the Rear Safety Cover of 62050P 2.4.2 Front Panel Output Except for low and high voltage models, the maximum current for front panel output differs from 62000P Series models.
Installation Figure 2-8 CAUTION For safety reason, do not exceed rated current (different from 62000P Series) for the output current to avoid any danger. NOTICE The maximum current for front panel output differs from 62000P Series models. The maximum current for front panel output can see table below.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual 2.4.4 Specification of Parallel Capacitance The parallel capacitance for output varies with the 62000P Series Models as shown below: Model Max. Parallel Capacitance for Output 62006P-30-80 70 mF 62006P-100-25 10 mF 62006P-300-8 1.35 mF...
Installation Figure 2-9 2.5.2 Disconnecting Remote Sensing Wire If the remote sensing wire is disconnected (means the two cables are open), it still works however the error range will be wider. The voltage measured from the output terminal is about 2% larger than the set value; therefore it is necessary to connect the remote sensing wire correctly.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual Figure 2-11 2.5.3 Reverse Connection of Remote Sensing Wire Polarity The polarity of remote sensing wire must be connected correctly, that is the “+” terminal is connected to the “+” of output terminal or to the connecting wire of the terminal, while the “–”...
Installation 2.5.4 Rack Mounting Kit & Handle Installation Remove the sliver inlay from the plastic side frame and use M4X15 flat head screws to secure the rack mounting kit to the plastic side frame. If a handle is required for installation, use M4X9 flat head screws to secure it to the rack mounting kit as shown below.
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual T EST . . . Figure 2-15 Meanwhile, the DC Power Supply will run self-tests for memory, data and communication. Once the routine of self-tests are done, the model no. and serial no. will show on the screen and prompt “...
Installation = 0 . 0 0 = 0 . 0 0 O F F 0 . 0 0 0 0 V 0 . 0 0 0 0 A 0 . 0 W Figure 2-17 WARNING Users can diagnose if there is any NG during self-test at power-on. See section 7.2 for details.
Manual Operation Manual Operation Introduction DC Power Supply can be operated manually or remotely via GPIB, ETHERNET controller or RS-232C or USB or APG interface which is described in Chapter 5 and section 3.3.1.3. The manual operation for using the front panel keyboard or rotary knob to input the data is described in this chapter.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual = 0 . 0 0 = 0 . 0 0 O F F 0 . 0 0 0 0 V 0 . 0 0 0 0 A 0 . 0 W...
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Manual Operation Following explains the way to set the configuration. CONFIG Press “ ” to enter into the config setting screen as Figure 3-3 shows. C H O I C E = S Y S T E M S E T U P [ C O N F I G ] 1 .
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual Figure 3-4 3.3.1 SYSTEM SETUP 1. In Config setup page, press “ ” will display the screen of Figure 3-5. www.valuetronics.com...
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual Figure 3-7 LAN STATUS will show automatically and there are 5 items to be displayed: CONNECTED: It indicates connected. CONNECTING..: It indicates it is connecting. NONE CONNECT: It indicates there is no connection.
Manual Operation 3.3.1.3 Analog Programming interface (APG) uses analog signal to control the output. This option decides whether or which APG control function is in use, and no matter what option is selected the APG measurement functions are available. Use “ ”, “...
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual EXIT Press “ ” to return to MAIN PAGE. NOTICE APG has two reference voltage level: V_ref(V)=5 / 10. Take the example of 62012P-80-60: a. When selecting Vref=5V it means the DC Power Supply’s output 0V/0A~80V/60A will map to 0~5V (programming or measurement) as Figure 3-10(a) shows.
Manual Operation +12VA APIGND V SET I SET MEAS. MEAS. − − Sensing Sensing Figure 3-12 Following lists the definition of each pin: Auxiliary power Vcc: This pin outputs a +12Vdc power with maximum output current 10mA (output port). APIGND: This contact is the reference potential of APG interface. The potential is separated for APG and chassis, and the maximum tolerance of voltage differential is 70Vdc.
Manual Operation [ S Y S T E M S E T U P ] G P I B A D D R R S - 2 3 2 B A U D R A T E = 9 6 0 0 A P G V r e f ( V ) =5 B A C K L I G H T...
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual POWER ON STATUS has three options: DEFAULT / LAST TURN OFF STATUS / USER DEFINITION. When it is set to DEFAULT, it means the output state is not defined specifically, which is V = 0.00V ;...
Manual Operation 3.3.2 OUTPUT SETUP In Config Setup page, press “ ” key to display the screen of Figure 3-18. ENTER Press “ ”, to enter into Output Setup. Press “ ”, “ ” keys to move the cursor to the column to be set. EXIT Press “...
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual Take example by 62012P-80-60, the output voltage range is 0~80V and use this option can narrow down its range by setting MIN and MAX. VOLTAGE When “ ” is pressed to set the output voltage, the DC Power Supply allows setting the voltage within the range of [MIN value ≤...
Manual Operation Take example by 62012P-80-60, the output current range is 0~60A, but using this option can narrow down its range by setting MIN and MAX. CURRENT When “ ” is pressed to set the output current, the DC Power Supply allows setting the current within the range of [MIN value ≤...
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual Take example by 62012P-80-60, the output voltage slew rate is set as Figure 3-24 shows. The maximum input Slew Rate is 10V/mS and the minimum is 0.001V/mS. The output of DC Power Supply will follow the slew rate to rise to the set output voltage while the down slew rate is limited by load.
Manual Operation 3.3.2.5 TTL Option When the DC Power Supply is outputting, its SYSTEM STATUS connector on the rear panel offers 8 BIT digital signals for other purpose use. The TTL VALUE range is from 0 to 255 , in addition the system will convert it by binary automatically for easy identification.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual PIN NO. PIN DEFINITION TTL0 TTL1 TTL2 TTL3 TTL4 TTL5 TTL6 TTL7 Table 3-1 TTL is digital signal, which is positive logic system (5V system). The table shows the output specification.
3.3.3 SERIES/PARALLEL 62000P Series DC Power Supplies are able to operate in series or parallel. Take example by 62012P-80-60, the voltage is up to 400V if connecting 5 sets in series, and the current is up to 300A if connecting 5 sets in parallel.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual Be sure the breaker capacity is enough and the earth wire is grounded to earth ground when series/parallel is in use. 3.3.3.1 Connecting Series/Parallel Output Cable The following figures show the connections of serial/parallel output cables.
Manual Operation Figure 3-32 3.3.3.2 Assembling Series/Parallel Communication Interface To operate the Power Supply in series, connect the RS-485 connectors on the rear panel as Figure 3-34 shows. If it is APG control, the PIN3, 4, 7, 9 & 20 of the green signal connector on the rear panel have to connect to the green connector of next device as Figure 3-34 shows.
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual Figure 3-34 To operate the Power Supply in parallel, besides connecting the RS-485 connectors on the rear panel the CURRENT SHARING connector has to be connected as well as Figure 3-35 shows. If it is APG control, the PIN3, 4, 7, 9 & 20 of the green signal connector on the rear panel have to connect to the green connector of next device as Figure 3-36 shows.
3.3.3.3.1 Setting SLAVE NOTICE It is necessary to set SLAVE first and MASTER last when operating 62000P Series DC Power Supply in series or parallel mode, or it may not be able to operate due communication error. There are SLAVE1~ SLAVE4 available for setting starting from SLAVE1.
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Manual Operation [ S E R I E S / P A R A L L E L ] M A S T E R S L A V E M A S T E R P A R A L L E L S E R I E S P A R A L L E L N U M .
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual NOTICE When multiple DC Power Supplies are connected in series or parallel, only one DC Power Supply can be the Master and the rest have to be set to Slave.
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Manual Operation Connect the cables on the rear panel as Figure 3-33 and Figure 3-34 show when set to SERIES, and as Figure 3-35 and Figure 3-36 show on the rear panel when set to PARALLEL. Select SERIES will prompt the following window and remind the user to disconnect the CURRENT SHARING cable on the rear panel.
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual ENTER Press “ ” to confirm. EXIT Press “ ” to return to MAIN PAGE. NOTICE Take example by 62012P-80-60: If there are 5 sets connected in parallel and 80V/300A is set, the setting of each set is 80V/60A and the total output will be 80V/300A.
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Manual Operation Σ I 0 . 0 0 0 . 0 0 M S T O F F 0 . 0 0 0 0 V 0 . 0 0 0 0 A 0 . 0 W Figure 3-45 4. The SLAVE page will skip to Figure 3-46 automatically. S L A V E 1 Figure 3-46 5.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual 2. Once the series/parallel is set, the settings can be saved. After all machines are powered off, turn on the SLAVE first and MASTER the last, it will set series/ parallel operation automatically.
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Manual Operation [ S Y S T E M S E T U P ] G P I B A D D R R S - 2 3 2 B A U D R A T E = 9 6 0 0 A P G N O N E B A C K L I G H T...
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual [ P R O T E C T I O N ] Σ O V P 4 4 0 . 0 O C P 6 3 . 0 Σ O P P = 6 3 0 0 .
Manual Operation Figure 3-53 3.3.3.5 Setting Parallel Parameters When the software communication and hardware settings for parallel are completed, the settings of following windows are introduced in the sections underneath - (1) MAIN PAGE, (2) SYSTEM SETUP, (3) OUTPUT SETUP, (4) PROTECTION and (5) PROGRAM. 3.3.3.5.1 Setting MAIN PAGE MAIN PAGE is mainly used to set voltage (V) and current (I).
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual [ S Y S T E M S E T U P ] G P I B A D D R R S - 2 3 2 B A U D R A T E =...
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Manual Operation [ P R O T E C T I O N ] O V P 8 8 . 0 Σ O C P 3 1 5 . 0 Σ O P P = 6 3 0 0 . 0 R E M O T E I N H I B I T O F F...
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual 3.3.3.6 Setting Procedure for APG in Series or Parallel Operation in series and parallel can also be applied via APG. See section 3.3.1.3 and 3.3.3.1 to 3.3.3.6 for detail information.
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Manual Operation For APG voltage measurement (AVO_MEAS), the devices in series will output analog voltage 0~5 V respectively and add the total output of 5 sets 62012P-80-60 would get 0~25 V analog voltage that maps to the actual output voltage 0~400 V. For APG current measurement (AIO_MEAS), the devices output analog voltage 0~5 V respectively and the added total is 0~25 V analog voltage that maps to the actual output current 0~60 A as Figure 3-62(a) shows.
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual As to the APG voltage setting (AVO_SET), the inputted analog voltage 0~5 V maps to the actual output 0~80 V; and for APG current setting (AIO_SET), the inputted analog voltage 0~5 V maps to the actual output 0~300 A as Figure 3-64(a) shows.
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Manual Operation Figure 3-65 NOTICE For example, to connect 5 sets of 62012P-80-60 in series or parallel, the fixture circuit in Figure 3-66 can be referenced if expecting the relationship of APG total voltage/current measurements mapping to the actual output voltage/current is as Figure 3-67 shows.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual Figure 3-67 3.3.4 DISPLAY DISPLAY setting has two options: (1) DISPLAY SELECTION and (2) READING AVERAGE TIMES. 3-40 www.valuetronics.com...
Manual Operation 3.3.4.1 DISPLAY SELECTION The setting of DISPLAY is to show the internal settings on the last line of MAIN PAGE for easy identification without entering the setting page. There are five options available for displaying on MAIN PAGE: (1) NONE, (2) V/I LIMIT, (3) V/I/P PROTECT, (4) V/I SLEWRATE, (5) TTL VALUE.
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual = 0 . 0 0 = 0 . 0 0 O F F 0 . 0 0 0 0 V 0 . 0 0 0 0 A 0 . 0 W V _ L I M I T :...
3.3.5 PROTECTION Chroma 62000P Series DC Power Supplies have complete protection functions divided in two classes. The first type protection includes over voltage, over current, over power and FOLDBACK; while the second type protection includes over temperature, fan failure and over/under input voltage.
Manual Operation ENTER 2. Press “ ” to enter into PROTECTION option. NOTICE When in the option page, use “ ”, “ ” keys to move the cursor to the column to be set. The value in Figure 3-74 is the default of 62012P-80-60. 3.3.5.1 OVP Protection Use “...
Manual Operation When OCP occurs the main page will prompt a protection message as shown below: = 2 0 . 0 0 = 2 0 . 0 0 O F F 0 . 0 0 0 0 V 0 . 0 0 0 0 A 0 .
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual Model Max. OPP (W) 62006P-xx-xx 62012P-xx-xx 1260 62024P-xx-xx 2520 62050P-xx-xx 5250 Table 3-6 OPP Range The OPP protection point is based on the comparison of calculated power of output current and remote sense voltage. However, if the power measured by the output terminal on rear panel is larger than the listed maximum output power in Table 3-6, the system will still prompt OPP and turn off the output.
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Manual Operation Figure 3-81 Use the “Rotary” ( ) knob to set REMOTE INHIBIT mode. There are OFF, TRIGGER and EXT. ON/OFF three options. Selecting OFF: It closes the function. Selecting TRIGGER: It sets the REMOTE INHIBIT to TRIGGER. When low level triggers the PIN9 _INHIBIT in APG &...
Manual Operation 3. Selecting PULL: This is APG & SYSTEM STATUS PIN7 level defined by user. There are H(HIGH) or L(LOW) for selection. The default of PIN7 is High level. ENTER Press “ ” to confirm. EXIT Press “ ” to return to MAIN PAGE. When protection occurs to SAFETY INT.LOCK the main page will show the protection message as below.
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual Use “Rotary” ( ) knob to set the protection mode. There are three options available for selection: DISABLE, CV TO CC and CC TO CV. DISABLE: Ignore the output off function.
Manual Operation Be aware that if DELAY TIME sets to t seconds, it means the FOLDBACK that set to CV TO CC or CC TO CV won’t be activated unless it sustains t seconds when a mode change is detected. If the change time of mode is less than t seconds it will return to it original state and FOLDBACK protection will not occur as Figure 3-88 shows.
A C F A U L T S H U T - D N Figure 3-90 NOTICE The table below lists the typical value of AC FAULT for 62000P Series: Less than (Vac) More than (Vac) 62006P-xx-xx Input Voltage 62012P-xx-xx Input Voltage...
Manual Operation When the connection is wrong for instance: (1) VOLTAGE SENSING polarity is reversed that is the UUT’s “ - ” terminal is connected to the “ + ” of output terminal, and UUT’s “ + ” terminal is connected to the “ - ” of output terminal.
Manual Operation (2) If BUSOVP occurs again, please contact sales agent for repair services. 3.3.5.12 SERIES FAULT Protection Do not connect the CURRENT SHARING cable when operating in series or it may blow up. The DC power supply will detect the connection of CURRENT SHARING in series mode. SERIES FAULT protection will occur if connected.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual 3.3.6 FACTORY SETTING This function is let users reset the instrument to its factory default settings. To enter it: In Config Setup page, press “ ” to show Figure 3-96.
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Manual Operation (5) APG CURRENT: the actual current output and its accuracy of analog I Monitor under analog current control mode. Follow the procedure below to enter into calibration mode: In CONFIG Setup page, press “ ”. ENTER Press “ ”...
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual 3.3.7.1 Voltage Output & Measurement Calibration 3.3.7.1.1 Hardware Requirements Device Suggested Model or Capacity HP 34401A or equivalent DVM Table 3-8 3.3.7.1.2 SETUP DC Power Supply Figure 3-99 NOTICE For the instrument that performs calibration its accuracy has to be higher than the accuracy of spec.
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Manual Operation ENTER the voltage measured by DVM (4 digits after decimal point) and press “ ” to confirm. (6) Press “ ” again to do the low voltage range calibration for its second point, the instrument will set the output voltage to 15.00V and the cursor is stopped at position [2] as Figure 3-101 shows.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual SAVE (9) Now the voltage calibration is done. To save the calibration data, press “ ” will ENTER prompt a confirmation page as Figure 3-103 shows, press “ ” to save it. Press EXIT “...
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Manual Operation 3.3.7.2.2 SETUP Current Shunt − 62000P Electronic DC Power Load − − Supply − Figure 3-104 3.3.7.2.3 Calibration Procedure (Example: Model 62012P-80-60) In CALIBRATION page, press “ ” or turn “Rotary” ( ) knob to set CHOICE=2. ENTER Press “...
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual Figure 3-106 Once the 2A point was calibrated, it is important to turn the loading of Electronic Load off and reconnect the DC Power Supply to current shunt whose rating is closest to but still cover 10A.
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Manual Operation Figure 3-108 10. Once the 20A point was calibrated, it is important to turn the loading of Electronic Load off reconnect the DC Power Supply to current shunt whose rating is closest to but still cover 50A. For Prodigit 7530, use 250A shunt directly. 11.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual [ S A V E A R G U M E N T ] S A V E = Y E S Figure 3-110 Improper shunt range selection may cause damage to the current shunt.
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Manual Operation 3.3.7.3.3 Calibration Procedure (Example: Model 62012P-80-60) (1) Set the Electronic Load to CV mode 5V. Short the output terminal directly if there is no Electronic Load. (2) In CALIBRATION page, press “ ” or turn “Rotary” ( ) knob to set CHOICE=3. ENTER (3) Press “...
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual (6) Now the DC Power Supply will be set to off again and press “ ” to do 10A calibration, a message will be popped up to remind user to reconnect to proper current shunt range.
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Manual Operation [ C U R R E N T S E T T I N G C A L I B R A T I O N ] S E T T I N G O U T P U T C U R R E N T = 2 0 .
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual [ S A V E A R G U M E N T ] S A V E = Y E S Figure 3-117 Improper shunt range selection may cause damage to the current shunt.
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Manual Operation 3.3.7.4.3 Calibration Procedure (Example: Model 62012P-80-60) (1) In CALIBRATION page, press “ ” or turn “Rotary” ( ) knob to set CHOICE = 3. ENTER (2) Press “ ” to confirm entering into APG Voltage Calibration options as Figure 3-119 shows.
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual [ A P G V O L T A G E C A L I B R A T I O N ] C H E C K A P G C O N N E C T I O N...
Suggest Model or Capacity HP 34401A or equivalent DVM DC Power Supply Any DC Power Supply or DC signal source that can output 10Vdc and drive 100mA. LOAD ELECTRICAL LOAD CHROMA 63204 or equivalent BREAKER Capable current>=100A Table 3-12 3.3.7.5.2 SETUP (1) APG CURRENT PROGRAM −...
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual (2) APG CURRENT MEASUREMENT − − − − Figure 3-123 3.3.7.5.3 Calibration Procedure (Example: Model 62012P-80-60) (1) In CALIBRATION page, press “ ” or turn “Rotary” ( ) knob to set CHOICE = 4.
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Manual Operation Before doing APG current calibration, it is necessary to complete the voltage/current output and measurement calibration. ENTER (3) When in the APG Current Calibration pages and the connection is correct, press “ ” to confirm. (4) It will ask users to input about 0.5V voltage signal (Pin 4). The cursor stops at position [1] ENTER ”...
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual Figure 3-126 (7) Press “ ” again the cursor stops at position [4] as Figure 3-126 shows. The Electronic Load should set to CV mode with 5V loading and then open the device cover to find VR403 (adjustable resistor) on the PCB of 62xxxP-xx-xx C ver.x.
Program Sequence Program Sequence 62012P-80-60 allows users to program the sequence for output in LIST MODE and V_STEP MODE. LIST MODE has 10 Programs and each Program can add new sequences liberally that total 100 sequences are available for editing. V_STEP MODE provides a run time voltage program with the maximum of 99 hours 59 minutes and 59.99 seconds.
Program Sequence Use “ ”, “ ” keys to move the cursor to the column to be set as Figure 4-3 (1) shows. Use the numeric ( ) keys or “Rotary” ( ) knob to set the value. ENTER Press “ ”...
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Program Sequence Ex.2: Link execution among programs Set PROG #1 to NEXT TO PROG NO =3, RUN COUNT=1 PROG #3 to NEXT TO PROG NO =4, RUN COUNT=1 PROG #4 to NEXT TO PROG NO =6, RUN COUNT=1 PROG #6 to NEXT TO PROG NO =0, RUN COUNT=1 The program execution flow is listed as Figure 4-5 shows.
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual Set PROG #1 to NEXT TO PROG NO =1, RUN COUNT=1 The program execution flow is listed as Figure 4-6 shows. A3: Execution steps: (1) When all PROG #1 SEQUENCES are done, jump to PROG #1.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual Clear Program has two options, which are CLEAR PROG. = YES / NO. The main function of Clear Program is to clear all sequences in that program. ENTER Press “...
Program Sequence ENTER Press “ ” to confirm. EXIT Press “ ” to return to Program PAGE (Figure 4-3). 4.1.2.1 Setting Sequence Number Use “ ”, “ ” keys to move the cursor to the column to be set as Figure 4-8 (1) shows.
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual When SEQ. TYPE = AUTO and TIME = 0 it indicates the program is done before setting TIME = 0 for previous Sequence. [ S E Q U E N C E ] S E Q N O .
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Program Sequence [ P R O G R A M ] P R O G N O . R U N C O U N T P R O G C H A I N C L E A R P R O G [ S E Q U E N C E ] S E Q...
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual (2) During SEQ#2 voltage rise, the maximum loading current is 3A and does not exceed the current setting 20A; therefore, SEQ#2 is in CV Mode during voltage rise. (3) Once the voltage reached the set 30V, the program lasts for 10 seconds from rising.
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Program Sequence (3) Setting Sequence Type to TRIGGER When SEQ TYPE = TRIGGER is set, the Sequence page shows as Figure 4-13 indicates the sequence will run automatically and stop at the setting of VOLTAGE or CURRENT without skipping to next sequence until inputting a sine wave (positive edge triggered TTL level) from PIN 8 of Analog Interface on the rear panel.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual 4.1.2.3 Setting Voltage Use “ ”, “ ” keys to move the cursor to the column to be set as Figure 4-8 (3) shows. Use the numeric ( ) keys or “Rotary” (...
Program Sequence 4.1.2.6 Setting Current Slew Rate Use “ ”, “ ” keys to move the cursor to the column to be set as Figure 4-8 (6) shows. Use the numeric ( ) keys or “Rotary” ( ) knob to set the SEQ current conversion slew rate.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual 4.1.3 Execution in LIST MODE OUTPUT When the sequences are finished for editing, press “ ” to start execution and press EXIT “ ” to abort it. 4.1.3.1 Running LIST MODE OUTPUT Press “...
Program Sequence 4.1.3.2 Program List Mode Description Figure 4-17 shows the main execution page of LIST MODE. Items (1)~(5) in the figure are explained below. ) 1 ( Figure 4-17 (1) Program Number: PRG NO. indicates the Program Number being executed at present. (2) Sequence Number: SEQ NO.
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual 4.2.1 Setting V_STEP MODE V_STEP MODE has 3 settings: (1) START_VOLTAGE, (2) END_VOLTAGE and (3) RUN_TIME. 4.2.1.1 Setting START_VOLTAGE 1. Use “ ”, “ ” keys to move the cursor to the column to be set as Figure 4-19 (1) shows.
Program Sequence 4.2.1.3 Setting RUN_TIME 1. Use “ ”, “ ” keys to move the cursor to the column to be set as Figure 4-19(3) shows. Set the run time of STEP MODE. The time format is HOUR:MIN:SEC and the maximum setting is 99 hours 59 minutes and 59.99 seconds. 2.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual 10(MIN) START Figure 4-21 Figure 4-22 4.2.2 Execution of V_STEP MODE OUTPUT After the setting is done, press “ ” to confirm and start the execution. To abort it, just EXIT press “...
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Program Sequence Figure 4-23 4.2.2.2 Description of Program V_Step Mode When executing V_STEP MODE its main screen is as Figure 4-24 shows. The following explains the meaning of (1)~(4) in Figure 4-24. ) 1 ( Figure 4-24 (1) START_VOLT: It is the start voltage setting of V_STEP MODE. (2) END_VOLT: It is the end voltage setting ofV_STEP MODE.
See section 3.3.1.1 and 3.3.1.2. 5.1.3 Connecting RS-232C The default baudrate of 62000P Series DC Power Supply is 9600 and the parity check is set to none. Only TxD and RxD signal can be used for data transmission. The connector of www.valuetronics.com...
RS-232C connector. Pin No. INPUT/OUTPUT Description “N.C.” INPUT OUTPUT “N.C.” Table 5-1 Table 5-2 lists the connection between PC (IBM compatible) and 62000P Series DC Power Supply. Pin NO. Pin NO. Pin NO. Pin NO. Pin NO. IBM PC IBM PC...
Remote Operation GPIB Function of 62000P Series GPIB Function Description Talker/Listener Commands and response messages can be sent and received over the GPIB bus. Status information can be read using a series poll. Service Request It sets the SRQ line to true if there is an enabled service request condition.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual Symbol Description Example It is a digit without decimal point. The decimal is 123, 0123 assumed to be at the right of the least significant digit. It is a digit with a decimal point.
Instrument-controlled headers are used for all other instrument commands. Each of them has a long form and a short form. 62000P Series only accepts the exact short and long forms. A special notation will be taken to differentiate the short form header from the long one of the same header in this subsection.
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual 5.3.5.7.1 Program Message Unit Separator (;) The separator (semicolon ;) separates the program message unit elements from one another in a program message. Example: VOLT 80; CURR 15<PMT> 5.3.5.7.2 Program Message Terminator (<PMT>) A program message terminator represents the end of a program message.
Return status readings of Standard Event Status register. Return Example: *IDN? Identification Query Type: System interface Description: This query requests the 62000P to identify itself. Query Syntax: *IDN? Query Example: *IDN? String Description CHROMA Manufacturer 62012P Model name 01.00 Firmware version www.valuetronics.com...
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual 2005/07/14 Date Return Example: CHROMA 62012P-80-60, 01.00,2005/07/14 *OPC Operation Complete Command Type: Device status Description: This command causes the interface to set the OPC bit (bit 0) of the Standard Event Status register when the 62012P Series has completed all pending operations.
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Remote Operation Syntax: *SRE <NRf> Parameter: 0 to 255 Example: *SRE 20 Enable the CSUM and MAV bit of the Service Request. Query Syntax: *SRE? Return Parameter: <NR1> Query Example: *SRE? Return the current setting of Service Request Enable. *STB? Read Status Byte Query Type: Device status...
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual Bit No. Bit Weight Description Operation Status Register Summary Bit Request Service Bit. This bit is set when any enabled bit of the Status Byte Register has been set, which indicates it has at least one reason for requesting service.
Queue Error Bit. This bit is set to 1 when reading data from the output buffer and no data is present, or when the data is lost. Always 0. Table 5-9 5.6.2 Specific Commands for 62000P Series 5.6.2.1 ABORT Subsystem ABORt Description: It sets all output state to “OFF”.
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual (4) CONFigure:OUTPut Description: It sets the output voltage/current. Syntax: CONFigure:OUTPut ON CONFigure: OUTPut OFF Parameter: ON|OFF Example: CONFigure: OUTPut The power supply starts output. CONFigure: OUTPut OFF The power supply stops output.
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Remote Operation Example: CONF:APGV FIVE CONF:APGV TEN Query Syntax: CONFigure:APGV? Return Parameter: 5V | 10V Query Example: CONF:APGV? It returns the status set. Return Example: 5V or 10V (9) CONFigure:MEASure:SPeed Description: It sets the reading speed of AD for input voltage/current. Syntax: CONFigure:MEASure:SPeed <NR1>...
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual (12) CONFigure:BACKLight Description: It sets the LCD backlight. Syntax: CONFigure:BACKLIGHT CONFigure:BACKLIGHT OFF Parameter: HIGH | NOR | DIM | OFF Example: CONFigure:BACKLIGHT HIGH CONFigure:BACKLIGHT NOR CONFigure:BACKLIGHT DIM CONFigure:BACKLIGHT OFF Query Syntax:...
Remote Operation Return Parameter: <NR1> Query Example: CONF:MSTSLV:NUMSLV? Return Example: Note: CONFigure:MSTSLV? must be OFF when setting it. (Not in series/parallel mode.) (16) CONFigure:MSTSLV Description: It executes the Master/Slave control. Syntax: CONFigure:MSTSLV ON CONFigure:MSTSLV OFF Parameter: ON | OFF Example: CONFigure:MSTSLV ON CONFigure:MSTSLV OFF Query Syntax:...
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual Example: SOUR:VOLT 0.01 It sets the output voltage to 0.01 volt. SOUR:VOLT 80.00 It sets the output voltage to 80.00 volt. Query Syntax: SOUR:VOLT? Return Parameter: <NRf+> [Unit Volt] Query Example: SOUR:VOLT? It returns the voltage.
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Remote Operation (5) SOURce: CURRent Description: It sets the output current (ampere). Syntax: SOURce:CURRent <NRf+>[suffix] SOURce:CURRent <NRf+>[suffix] Parameter: Refer to individual spec for valid numeric range. Example: SOUR:CURR 1 It sets the output current to 1 amps. SOUR:CURR 60.00 It sets the output current to 60.00 amps. Query Syntax: SOUR:CURR? Return Parameter: <NRf+>...
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual Query Syntax: SOUR:CURR:SLEW? Return Parameter: <NR1> [Unit Amp/ms] Query Example: SOUR:CURR:SLEW? It returns the current slew rate. Return Example: 1.00 (9) SOURce:CURRent:SLEWINF Description: It sets the I Slewrate to INF.
Remote Operation 5.6.2.4 FETCH Subsystem (1) FETCh:VOLTage? Description: It measures the output of Power Supply and returns real time voltage. Query Syntax: FETCh:VOLTage? Return Parameter: <NRf+> [Unit Volt] Query Example: FETC:VOLT? Return Example: 8.12 (2) FETCh:CURRent? Description: It measures the output of Power Supply and returns real time current. Query Syntax: FETCh:CURRent? Return Parameter: <NRf+>...
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual 5.6.2.5 MEASURE Subsystem (1) MEASure:VOLTage? Description: It returns the voltage measured at the output of Power Supply. Query Syntax: MEASure:VOLTage? Return Parameter: <NRf+> [Unit Voltage] Query Example: MEAS:VOLT? Return Example: 8.12...
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Remote Operation (3) PROGram:COUNT Description: It sets the program file to be executed in series. Syntax: PROGram:COUNT <NR1> Parameter: 1 to 15000 Example: PROG:COUNT 7 Query Syntax: PROG: COUNT ? Return Parameter: <NR1> Query Example: PROG: COUNT ? Return Example: (4) PROGram:RUN Description: It executes the program.
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual Return Example: (8) PROGram:SEQuence:VOLTage Description: It sets the sequence for voltage output. Syntax: PROGram:SEQuence:VOLTage <NRf+> Example: PROG:SEQ:VOLT 40.5 Query Syntax: PROG:SEQ:VOLT? Return Parameter: <NRf+> Query Example: PROG:SEQ:VOLT? Return Example: 40.5...
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Remote Operation Return Parameter: INF. Or <NRf+>[Unit Amp] Query Example: PROGram:SEQuence:CURRent:SLEW? It returns the settings. Return Example: INF. (13) PROGram:SEQuence:TTLport Description: It sets the sequence for TTL Port output Syntax: PROGram:SEQuence:TTLport <NRf1> Example: PROG:SEQ:TTL 10 Query Syntax: PROG:SEQ:TTL? Return Parameter: <NR1> Query Example: PROG:SEQ:TTL? Return Example:...
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual Parameter: Arg1: Sequence TYPE (NR1 0:Auto, 1:Manual, 2:EXT.Trig, 3:Skip) Arg2: Sequence Voltage (NRf+ unit: voltage) Arg3: Sequence Voltage Slewrate (NRf+ unit: voltage) Arg4: Sequence Current (NRf+ unit: current) Arg5: Sequence Current Slewrate (NRf+ unit: current) / INF –I Slewrate sets to INF Arg6: Sequence TTL <NR1>...
Remote Operation (22) PROGram:STEP:TIME Description: It sets the execution time for Step Mode. Syntax: PROGram:STEP:TIME <Hour><,><Minute><,><Second> Parameter: Hour : <NR1> 0 ~ 99 Minute : <NR1> 0 ~ 59 Second : <NRf1> 0 ~ 59.99 Example: It changes the time for STEP Mode action to 1 hour 30 min. & 5 sec. PROGram:STEP:TIME 1,30,5 Query Syntax: PROGram:STEP:TIME?
Theory of Operation Theory of Operation Overview The 62000P Series DC Power Supply has A, B, C, D, G, I, K, M, N and S total 10 circuit boards in it. A board contains input stage and auxiliary power. B board is the output stage.
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual Figure 6-2 shows the input stage structure. A Board I/P Stage L N G DC_BUS Filter PGND Auxiliary Power PGND1 Flyback Converter + UC3845 Driver +18VP,+12VO,-12VO,+16VD +5VD +18VP UC3854 PGND1 Figure 6-2 Figure 6-3 shows the output stage structure.
Theory of Operation Figure 6-4 shows the digital stage structure. I Board G Board RS232,RS485 GPIB USB,APG,TTL Signal C Board K Board KEY Pannel Isolated APG APIGND D Board +1.6VD +5VD Linear LCD Control Refulator +3.3VD DGND A Board AC/DC(PFC) FPGA B Board Memory...
Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual 6.2.2 Auxiliary Power The input terminal of auxiliary power is AC source (after EMI filter but before PFC relay and fuse) goes through the bridge rectifier and passes the flyback converter to get the desired output voltage.
Follow the actions described in this chapter to inspect the instrument and troubleshoot the problem first when the 62000P Series DC Power Supply is unable to operate normally. Please consult the sales agent or distributor if the information provided in this manual is unable to resolve the problem.
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual Problem Cause Resolution Over Voltage Protection The output voltage exceeds Check the OVP settings. (OVP) the spec. or OVP settings. Consult local sales agent if it is unable to reset the protection state.
Appendix A APG & System Status Pin Assignment Appendix A APG & System Status Pin Assignment The 20-pin horizontal socket connector is located at rear panel in green. PIN No. PIN Definition PIN No. PIN Definition +12VAPI _FAULT APIGND TTL0 AVO_SET TTL1 AIO_SET...
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Programmable DC Power Supply 62000P Series Operating & Programming Manual (19) PIN 19: Bit 7 of TTL signal output; see section 3.3.2.5 for detail setting. (20) PIN 20: Ground of TTL (digital) signal. _ INHIBIT Signal Output waveform REMOTE INHIBIT...
Appendix B List of Protection Appendix B List of Protection Protection Message on Panel Protection Message on Panel Over voltage protect OVP Input voltage abnormal AC FAULT protect Over current protect OCP Input stage over BUS_OVP voltage protect Over power protect OPP Remote sense reverse SENSE FAULT protect...
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