1. Turn on the power supply. Press “Power-on” button and finish the power-on checkout. Usually the power supply will go into the power-on / reset state automatically and the “OFF” annunciator in the lower right corner of the LCD turns on. Both the voltage value and current value are 0.
アレイエレクトロニック 366XA 500W 直流電源装置 取扱説明書 366XA_E-J エラーコード一覧 -101 Invalid character An invalid character was found in the command string. You may have inserted a character such as #, $, or % in the command keyword or within a parameter. Example: OUTP:TRAC #ON -102 Syntax error Invalid syntax was found in the command string.
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アレイエレクトロニック 366XA 500W 直流電源装置 取扱説明書 366XA_E-J -108 Parameter not allowed More parameters were received than expected for the command. You may have entered an extra parameter, or you added a parameter to a command that does not accept a parameter. Example: APPL? 10 -109 Missing parameter Fewer parameters were received than expected for the command.
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アレイエレクトロニック 366XA 500W 直流電源装置 取扱説明書 366XA_E-J A numeric parameter was found whose exponent was larger than 32,000. -124 Too many digits A numeric parameter was found whose mantissa contained more than 255 digits, excluding leading zeros. -131 Invalid suffix A suffix was incorrectly specified for a numeric parameter. You may have misspelled the suffix.
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アレイエレクトロニック 366XA 500W 直流電源装置 取扱説明書 366XA_E-J An invalid character string was received. Check if you have enclosed the character string in single or double quotes. Example: DISP:TEXT ’ON -211 Trigger ignored A Group Execute Trigger (GET) or *TRG was received but the trigger was ignored. Make sure that the trigger source is selected to the bus and the trigger subsystem should be initiated by INIT[:IMM] command.
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アレイエレクトロニック 366XA 500W 直流電源装置 取扱説明書 366XA_E-J -224 Illegal parameter value A discrete parameter was received which was not a valid choice for the command. You may have used an invalid parameter choice. Example: DISP:STAT ABC (ABC is not a valid choice). -350 Too many errors The error queue is full because more than 20 errors have occurred.
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アレイエレクトロニック 366XA 500W 直流電源装置 取扱説明書 366XA_E-J -430 Query DEADLOCKED A command was received which generates too much data to fit in the output buffer and the input buffer is also full. Command execution continues but all data is lost. 501 Isolator UART framing error 502 Isolator UART overrun error 511 RS-232 framing error 512 RS-232 overrun error...
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アレイエレクトロニック 366XA 500W 直流電源装置 取扱説明書 366XA_E-J Calibration Error 702 Cal secured The calibration is secured. 703 Invalid secure code An invalid calibration security code was received when attempting to unsecure or secure the power supply. You must use the same security code to unsecure the power supply as what was used to secure it, and vice versa.
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アレイエレクトロニック 366XA 500W 直流電源装置 取扱説明書 366XA_E-J 754 Cal checksum failed, store/recall data in location 4 755 Cal checksum failed, store/recall data in location 5 756 Cal checksum failed, store/recall data in location 6 757 Cal checksum failed, store/recall data in location 7 758 Cal checksum failed, store/recall data in location 8 759 Cal checksum failed, store/recall data in location 9...
アレイエレクトロニック 366XA 500W 直流電源装置 取扱説明書 366XA_E-J PC による遠隔制御 Quick Basic を用いた RS232 の操作 以下に Quick Basic を使って RS232 インターフェースを通じて 362XA と通信するための命令、 そしてその返信を説明しています。 CLS ' clear the display LOCATE 1, 1 ' Set the cursor at the first line of the first row DIM Recv$(100) ' Restore and receive the data array OPEN "COM1:9600, N, 8, 2, RS, LF, PE"...
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アレイエレクトロニック 366XA 500W 直流電源装置 取扱説明書 366XA_E-J ' Put the power supply into the remote operation mode PRINT #1, "OUTP ON" ' Enable the outputs PRINT #1, "SYST:ERR?" ' Error message LINE INPUT #1, Recv$ ' Receive the data from the power supply PRINT "SYST:ERR? : ", Recv$ ' Output the received data on the display...
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Chapter 4 Remote Interface Reference Remote Interface Reference A detailed description of how to use the remote interface will be given in this chapter, which includes how to program the power supply through the remote interface, the commands format and matters need attention. SCPI Command Summary Simplified Programming Overview Using the Apply Command...
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An Introduction to the SCPI Language SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) is an ASCII-based instrument command language designed for test and measurement instruments. The detailed techniques used to program the power supply over the remote interface are introduced in the following sections. SCPI commands are based on a hierarchical structure, also known as a tree system.
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Command Format Used in This Manual The format used to show commands in this manual is shown below: CURRent {<current>|MINimum|MAXimum} The command syntax shows most commands are the mixture of upper- and lower-case letters. The upper-case letters indicate the abbreviated spelling for the command.
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Command Separators A colon “ ” is used to separate a command keyword from a lower-level keyword as shown below: SOURce:CURRent:TRIGgered A semicolon “ ” is used to separate two commands within the same subsystem as shown below: SOUR:VOLT MIN;CURR MAX The following two commands have the same effect as the above command.
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You can also query the minimum or maximum value allowed with the present function as follows: CURR? MAX CURR? MIN SCPI Command Terminators A command string sent to the power supply must terminate with a <new line> character. The IEEE-488 EOI (end-or-identify) message is interpreted as a <new line> character and can be used to terminate a command string in place of a <new line>...
double quote. You can include the quote delimiter as part of the string by typing it twice without any characters in between. The following command uses a string parameter: DISPlay:TEXT <quoted string> Output Setting and Operation Commands APPLy [{<voltage>|DEF|MIN|MAX}][,{<current>|DEF|MIN|MAX}]] APPLy? MEASure :CURRent[:DC]? [:VOLTage][:DC]?
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SYSTem:ERRor? *CLS *ESE <enable value> *ESE? *ESR? *OPC *OPC? *PSC {0|1} *PSC? *SRE <enable value> *SRE? *STB? *WAI RS-232 Interface Commands SYSTem :LOCal :REMote :RWLock Simplified Programming Overview This chapter gives an overview of the basic commands used to program the power supply over the remote interface.
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CURR 2.0 The two commands shown in this example has the same function as the first command shown in the above example, which shows when some individual parameter is changed, there is no need to enter the whole setting parameters as the above example, just enter some specified parameter.
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can set the output current value of the specified supply. For the setting range, please consult the relevant current parameters listed in the table of “Programming Ranges and Output Identifiers” section. When the voltage and current are set, the “DEF|MIN|MAX” represents the default value, the minimum value and the maximum value respectively.
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Output on/off and Tracking Operation Commands Output[:STATe] {OFF|ON} This command enables or disables the outputs of the power supply. For example OUTPUT ON Enable the outputs OUTPUT OFF Disable the outputs Output[:STATe]? This command queries the output state of the power supply and returns the corresponding values.
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which is a stored value and transferred to the output terminals when a trigger occurs. A pending triggered level is not affected by subsequent CURRent commands. [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel]:TRIGgered[:AMPLitude]? [MIN|MAX] This query checks and returns the presently programmed triggered current level. If no triggered level is programmed, present CURRent value is returned.
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[SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel]:TRIGgered[:AMPLitude]? [MIN|MAX] This query checks and returns the presently programmed triggered voltage level. If no triggered level is programmed, the VOLTage value is returned. VOLTage:TRIGgered? Return the VOLTage value or the set triggered voltage level of the selected output VOLTage:TRIGgered? MAX Return the maximum programmable voltage values of the selected output VOLTage:TRIGgered? MIN Return the minimum programmable voltage values of...
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if any delay is given. 3. You can also select the trigger source from the USB, RS-232 or GPIB interface. The operation has been introduced before. Immediate Triggering 1. Select the internal immediate trigger source by sending the following command: TRIGger:SOURce IMM 2.
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messages are not sent to the display and all annunciators are disabled except the “ERROR” and “Rmt” annunciators. The display state is automatically turned on when you return to the local mode. After pressing the “Local” key to return to the local state from the remote interface, press any key except for the number keys, knobs, “Resolution”, “Clear”, ”Enter”, and “Track”...
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*IDN? This query command reads the power supply’s identification string. The power supply returns four fields separated by commas. The first field is the manufacturer’s name, the second field is the model number, the third field is reserved (always “0”), and the fourth field is a version code which contains three numbers.
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Calibration Commands CALibration:COUNt? This command queries the power supply to determine the number of times it has been calibrated. CALibration:CURRent[:DATA] <numeric value> This command can only be used after calibration is unsecured. It enters a current value of a selected output that you obtained by reading an external meter. You must first select a calibration level (CAL:CURR:LEV) for the value being entered.
are then stored in internal memory. CALibration:VOLTage:LEVel {MINimum | MAXimum} Before using this command, you must select the output which is to be calibrated by INSTrument command. This command can only be used after calibration is unsecured. It sets the power supply to a calibration point that is entered with CALibration:VOLTage[:DATA] command.
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not clear bits in event registers. Querying an event register returns a decimal value which corresponds to the binary-weighted sum of all bits set in the register. What is an Enable Register? An enable register defines which bits in the corresponding event register are logically ORed together to form a single summary bit.
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QUEStionable Status Event Registers Enable Registers VOLTage CURRent Not used Not used Output Buffer TEMPerature Not used Not used Not used Not used OVERvoltage Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Status Byte Not used Event Registers Enable Registers STAT:QUES? STAT:QUES:ENAB <value>...
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Decimal Definition Value The power supply is in constant 0(Voltage) voltage mode. The power supply is in constant 1(Current) voltage mode. Always set to 0. 2-3(Not used) The fan has a fault condition. 4(Over-temperature) Always set to 0. 5-8(Not used) power supply 9(Over Voltage)
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Bit Definitions - Standard Event Register Decimal Definition Value Operation Complete. All commands prior 0 OPC to and including an *OPC command have been executed. 1 not used Always set to 0. Query Error. The power supply tried to read the output buffer but it was empty. Or, new command line was received before a previous query had been read.
The Status Byte Register The status byte summary register reports conditions from the other status registers. Query data that is waiting in the power supply’s output buffer is immediately reported through the “Message Available” bit (bit 4) of status byte register. Bits in the summary register are not latched.
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queue. The additional errors will not be stored. 1. Errors are stored and retrieved in first-in-first-out (FIFO) order. The first error returned is the first error that was stored. When you have read all errors from the queue, the “ERROR” annunciator turns off. 2.
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*OPC This command sets the “Operation Complete” bit (bit 0) of the standard event register after the command is executed. *PSC { 0 | 1 } (Power-on status clear.) This command clears the status byte and the standard event register enable masks when power is turned on (*PSC 1). When *PSC 0 is in effect, the status byte and standard event register enable masks are not cleared when power is turned on.
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Device-Specific Commands The following commands are specific to the ARRAY 366XA power supply. However, these commands are designed with the SCPI Command in mind and they follow all of the syntax rules defined by the standard command. List as follow: APPLy [{<voltage>|DEF|MIN|MAX>}[,{<current>|DEF|MIN|MAX}]] APPLy?
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Chapter 6 Tutorial Tutorial The ARRAY 366XA is a high performance instrument capable of delivering clean dc power. But to take full advantage of the performance characteristics designed into the power supply, certain basic precautions must be observed when it is connected for use on the lab bench or as a controlled power supply.
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Figure below shows the operating modes of the three outputs of the power supply. The operating point of one supply will be either above or below the line RL = RC. This line represents a load where the output voltage and the output current are equal to the voltage and current setting.
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And the noise across the output terminals is of very low value in the ARRAY 366XA. The noise from the terminals to earth ground can be a problem for very sensitive circuitry that is referenced to earth ground. When a circuit is referenced to earth ground, a low level line-related AC current will flow from the output terminals to earth ground.
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Considerations During the operation of the power supply, various problems may occur because of the difference in connected loads, which will be introduced as follow respectively. Capacitive Load In most cases, the power supply will be stable for capacitive load of any size. Load with large capacitor may cause ringing in the power supply’s transient response.
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Series operation of two or more power supplies can obtain a higher voltage output than that is available from a single supply. Series connected power supplies can be operated with one load across power supplies. The power supply has a related internal protection function so that if operated in series with other power supplies, damage will not occur when the load is short-circuited or the series-wound power supply are not turned on simultaneously.
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