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Gossen MetraWatt P1500 Operating Instructions Manual

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3-349-373-03
Computer Controlled Laboratory Power Supplies
13/10.16

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions SYSKONP 1500 3000 4500 3-349-373-03 Computer Controlled Laboratory Power Supplies 13/10.16...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Front Panel SYSKON P500 / P800 / P1500 ..18 Rear Panel P500 / P800 / P1500 ... . . 20 Front Panel SYSKON P3000, P4500 ... 22 Rear Panel SYSKON P3000, P4500 .

  • Page 3: Initial Inspection - Warnings

    Initial Inspection – Warnings Warning! When unpacking the instrument, make sure that the KONSTANTER and all included accessories are fully intact and Protective Grounding, PE Connection have not been damaged during transport. The KONSTANTER may only be placed into operation after the protective conductor has been connected.

  • Page 4: Initial Start-Up - Dimensional Drawings

    Initial Start-Up – Dimensional Drawings Dimensional Drawing SYSKON P500 / P800 / P1500 482.6 Installation position for optional IEEE-488 interface (material no. K384A). All dimensions in mm GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH...

  • Page 5: Dimensional Drawing Syskon P3000 / P4500

    Dimensional Drawing SYSKON P3000 / P4500 482.6 Installation position for optional interface IEEE-488 (material no. K384A). All dimensions in millimeter GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH...

  • Page 6: Preparing For Operation

    Warning! SYSKON P500/P800/P1500: The device can be operated with either The device must be switched off when installing the 115 or 230 V mains power. Full output power (1500 W) can be interface module.

  • Page 7: Driver Update (Usb Device Driver)

    a) USB Port The ZIP file can be unpacked in any desired directory. The setup file then appears in the directory. Installation is started by double The type B USB plug is at the at the bottom right-hand side of clicking the setup file.

  • Page 8: Table Of Firmware Versions

    2.4.1 Table of Firmware Versions Firmware Version Memory Locations Version 003 12 SETUP memory locations 1536 SEQUENCE memory locations Version 004 15 SETUP memory locations 1700 SEQUENCE memory locations 2.4.2 Response after Power ON with Varying Line Voltage Ranges (230 V  115 V) Up to and including Firmware Version 004 As from Firmware-Version 005 After „Power ON“, a distinction is made - on the basis of the line...

  • Page 9: Technical Description

    Technical Description Applications Range Konstanters are suitable for use wherever electronic modules with Description controlled direct voltage or controlled current need to be supplied with electrical power, especially in the fields of R&D, testing, SYSKON KONSTANTERs (power factor control, single-output production, test systems and training.
  • Page 10 Performance After Power on Front Panel Control Disabling In the event of mains failure, it’s important to specify which The controls can be disabled to prevent unauthorized operation operating state the device will assume when power is restored. by pressing the appropriate key, with a computer command or by This may be extremely important if the device is used in long-term applying a signal to the trigger input.
  • Page 11 Memory The memory function makes it possible to save and recall device configurations using a battery-backed memory module. The memory module is equipped with two storage areas: – Setup memory: 12/15 memory locations for complete configurations – Sequence memory: 1536/1700 memory locations for the fol- lowing sequence parameters: voltage setpoint USET, current setpoint ISET, dwell time TSET and function request FSET, with the ability to invoke subsequences...

  • Page 12: Technical Data

    Technical Data General Data Output Operating Ranges, Characteristic U-I-P Curve SYSKON P500 Output Operating Ranges, Characteristic U-I-P Curve SYSKON P3000 Output Operating Ranges, Characteristic U-I-P Curve SYSKON P800 Output Operating Ranges, Characteristic U-I-P Curve SYSKON P4500 Output Operating Ranges, Characteristic U-I-P Curve SYSKON P1500...

  • Page 13: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    Analog Interface 4.1.1 Electromagnetic Compatibility Functions – Auto-sensing mode SYSKON P500/P800/P1500 – 2 programmable trigger inputs – 3 programmable signal outputs Generic standard EN 61326-1: October 2006 – Voltage control input (0 ... 5 V) Interference emission EN 55022: class B –...

  • Page 14: Mechanical Data

    Article No. Designation Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight K346A SYSKON 19" x 2 HE 10 kg P500-060-030 447 x 102 (88) x 541 (501) mm K347A SYSKON 19" x 2 HE 10 kg P800-060-040 447 x 102 (88) x 541 (501) mm...

  • Page 15: Electrical Data

    Electrical Data Article Number K346A K347A K353A Type SYSKON P500-060-030 SYSKON P800-060-040 SYSKON P1500-060-060 Nominal Output Data Voltage setting range 0 ... 60 V 0 ... 60 V 0 to 60 V Current setting range 0 ... 30 A 0 ... 40 A...
  • Page 16 Article Number K363A K364A Type SYSKON P3000-060-120 SYSKON P4500-060-180 Nominal Output Data Voltage setting range 0 ... 60 V 0 ... 60 V Current setting range 0 ... 120 A 0 ... 180 A Power max. 3000 W max. 4500 W Output Characteristics (ppm and percentage values make reference to the respective setting or measured value) Setting resolution Voltage...

  • Page 17: Reference Conditions

    4.3.1 Reference Conditions Ambient 23 °C 2 K temperature Relative humidity 40 ... 60 % Warm-up time 30 minutes Output operating characteristics (ppm and percentage specificati- ons refer to the respective setting and/or measured value) GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH...

  • Page 18: Controls, Display Elements And Terminals

    Controls, Display Elements and Terminals Front Panel SYSKON P500 / P800 / P1500 Control Mode Status Display Constant voltage regulating mode: Uout  Uset CV LED lights up LED Plim / CP* lights up yellow: Pout > Pnom (OL) green*: PSET < Pnom progr. (CP) Constant current regulating mode: Iout ...
  • Page 19 Status Displays TRG1 LED lights up Trigger signal 1 is active Display B TRG2 LED lights up Trigger signal 2 is active Standard display: Uext ON LED lights up Voltage input via analog interface is active measured current value Iext ON LED lights up Current input via analog interface is active Iout, display function is M/S LED lights up Master-slave function...

  • Page 20: Rear Panel P500 / P800 / P1500

    Rear Panel P500 / P800 / P1500 Air Vents Ground Terminal (earth terminal) In order to assure adequate cooling of the The output or cable shields can device, the outlet vents for the integrated be grounded here if shielded fans may not be covered.
  • Page 21 Computer Mains fuse Interface Protects the mains power input. Use only the type IEEE 488 (option) specified here. Symbols Indicates EC conformity Warning concerning a point of danger (attention: observe documentation!) Observe ESDS directives The device may not be disposed of with the trash.

  • Page 22: Front Panel Syskon P3000, P4500

    Front Panel SYSKON P3000, P4500 Control Mode Status Display Display A Constant voltage regulating mode: Uout  Uset CV LED lights up Standard display: meas- ured voltage value Uout, LED Plim / CP* lights up yellow: Pout > Pnom (OL) green*: PSET < Pnom progr. (CP) Constant current regulating mode: Iout ...
  • Page 23 Display B Analog Interface / Status Displays Standard display: TRG1 LED lights up Trigger signal 1 is active measured current value Iout, display TRG2 LED lights up Trigger signal 2 is active function is changed Uext ON LED lights up Voltage input via analog interface is active by pressing the Iext ON LED lights up Current input via analog interface is active SELECT A key or by...

  • Page 24: Rear Panel Syskon P3000, P4500

    Rear Panel SYSKON P3000, P4500 Ground Terminal (earth terminal) Air Vents The output or cable shields can In order to assure adequate cooling of the be grounded here if shielded device, the outlet vents for the integrated cables or control cables are fans may not be covered.
  • Page 25 Computer Mains fuse Interface Protects the mains power input. Use only the type specified here. IEEE 488 (option) Mains Connection Mains supply power must com- ply with the values specified here. Computer Interface RS232 Symbols Indicates EC conformity Warning concerning a point of danger (attention: observe documentation) Observe ESDS directives The device may not be disposed of with...

  • Page 26: Menu Structure And Parameters

    Menu Structure and Parameters Main menu level Submenu level Parameters level Parameters level Display A Display B Display A Display B Display A Display B Display A Display B MENU setvp devic devic limit vl_l 0. 0 vl_h SETUP DEVICE Limit value parameter Voltage setting limit value, L = lower, U = upper ...
  • Page 27 Parameters level Parameters level Parameters level Parameters level Parameters level Parameters level Display A Display B Display A Display B Display A Display B Display A Display B Display A Display B Display A Display B 1l_l 0. 0 1l_h Current setting limit value, L = lower, U = upper ovset Overvoltage protection trigger value...

  • Page 28: Analog Interface

    Analog Interface Connector pin assignments Interface Circuit Diagram Func- Termi- Meaning Type tion Trigger Inputs • Floating digital control inputs for controlling a device function defined by TRG 1 + SEtUP/dPYIF/AnIF/trG 1 txt and SEtUP/dPYIF/AnIF/trG 2 txt 1.47 k • Low signal: –18 V Us + 1 V •...
  • Page 29 Interface Circuit Diagram Func- Terminal Meaning Type tion Uext +, Uext – (input) • Analog (differential) voltage input with reference to AGND for controlling the output voltage setpoint. Uext + The following applies with activated analog setpoint (SEtUP/dPYIF/AnIF/ AI_U on): Uset = USET + ku x U(Uext +) –...

  • Page 30: Auto-Sensing Mode

    Auto-sensing mode Activation • The remote sensing mode function is activated automatically after Function the SENSE – terminal has been connected to the corresponding Output voltage values required for voltage measuring and control output pole. circuits can be acquired directly at the consumer instead of at the •...

  • Page 31: Regulating Output Voltage

    Setting Parameters for Status Signal Outputs • Usu can also be applied as an alternating voltage, for example in order to superimpose manually selected direct voltage Meaning – Allocation Level USET with interference signals. The maximum operating SIG n: direct off passive high frequency of modulated output voltage depends upon voltage SIG n: direct on...

  • Page 32: Voltage Monitoring Output

    • If remote adjustment of output current is to be accomplished by means Notes of a potentiometer, wiring can be laid out as shown in figure 7.5. • U MON is not a floating output: Its reference point, AGND (1), •...

  • Page 33: Trigger Inputs

    Trigger Inputs Trigger Function Setting Parameters Function Parameters Meaning • Floating optocoupler inputs TRG 1 and TRG 2 allow for Trigger input function is deactivated, trigger signals have no remote control of a device function with the help of a binary effect.

  • Page 34: Parallel Connection

    Parallel Connection • This procedure is continued until load current triggers current regulating at the output with the lowest voltage setting when If output current from a single KONSTANTER is insufficient for the the setpoint value for cumulative current is reached. respective application, the outputs of any number of KONSTANTERs can be parallel connected.

  • Page 35: Master-Slave Parallel Connection

    7.9.2 Master-Slave Parallel Connection Power-up after initial settings: Devices can be switched on and off in any desired order. Function Functional Principle As opposed to direct parallel connection, master-slave parallel connection offers significant advantages: The master controls output current of the downstream device (slave 1) via the slave’s current control input with the help of the •...

  • Page 36: Series Connection

    7.10 Series Connection Functional Principle If output voltage from a single KONSTANTER is insufficient, or if The sum of all individual output voltages is made available to the you want to generate a  voltage, the outputs of several power consumer. KONSTANTERs can be connected in series.

  • Page 37: Master-Slave Series Connection

    7.10.2 Master-Slave Series Connection Power-up after initial settings: Devices can be switched on and off in any desired order. Function Functional Principle As opposed to direct series connection, master-slave series connection offers significant advantages: The master controls output voltage of the downstream KONSTANTER (slave 1) via the slave’s voltage control input with •...

  • Page 38: Varying The Internal Output Resistance Value

    7.11 Varying the Internal Output Resistance Value Function In the voltage regulating mode, internal output resistance has a value of close to 0 . The internal output resistance value can be increased for certain applications, for example simulation of long output cables or weak automotive batteries.

  • Page 39: Descriptions Of Operating Commands

    Descriptions of Operating Commands *DDT, *DDT? – Define Device Trigger All setting and query commands are described and listed — alphabetically in the following pages. Function Commands with an asterisk (*) are at the beginning of the list. A list of commands including up to 80 characters can be entered Each heading includes the command, along with its abbreviation.
  • Page 40 *ESE, *ESE?, *PRE, *PRE?, *SRE, *SRE?, ERAE, ERAE?, ERBE, ERBE?, *IDN? – Device Identification Query ERCE, ERCE? – Enable registers — — Function Function In response to this query, the device identifies itself by providing information regarding manufacturer, type designation, serial num- The enable registers determine which bit(s) from the correspond- ber, hardware revision level and firmware revision level.
  • Page 41 *OPC, *OPC? – Operation Complete Query *RCL – Recalling Stored Settings — Function Function The operation complete function (OPC) allows for synchronization Settings which have been previously saved to battery-backed of the controller and the device: memory with the *SAV command (SAVE) can be recalled and activated with *RCL (RECALL).
  • Page 42 *SAV – Saving Device Settings *TRG – Device Trigger Function SAVE — Function Function Current device settings can be saved to battery-backed memory A command or a list of commands which has been previously with the *SAV (SAVE) execution command. defined by means of the *DDT string (DEFINE DEVICE TRIGGER) is executed with this command.
  • Page 43 The Konstanter must be short circuited via the ammeter or ADJUST – Balancing / Calibration Function connected to a suitable resistive load for current balancing. Menu Function Attention! Change the test setup for current measurement with a Attention! suitable ammeter. The measuring instrument must be This procedure replaces directly the reference parame- capable of processing the maximum occurring current ters referring to the accuracy of the Konstanter.
  • Page 44 C_DYN, C_DYN? – Setting Current Regulating Dynamics DCL, SDC – Device Clear Function Menu — Function Function This command makes it possible to adapt the control dynamics of The device clear command causes clearing of the input and the current regulator to inductive loads. Correct use of this command output buffers at the computer interfaces (e.g.
  • Page 45 Parameters List ERROR? – List of Error Messages Param- Content Meaning Menu eter Function Empty memory location, is ignored/skipped during execution. CLR in the data record of the stop address of a sequence switches The three last different error messages can be read out with this the output off after the sequence has been completed.
  • Page 46 IL_H, IL_H? – Upper Limit Value for Current Setting IMAX? – Maximum Measured Current Value Menu Menu Function Function IL_H defines the upper setting limit (soft-limit) for current setpoint The IMAX function reads out the highest output current value value Iset. which was measured by the Iout measuring function and saved to Min-Max memory while the MINMAX function was set to ON.
  • Page 47 ISET, ISET? – Current Setpoint MINMAX, MINMAX? – Min-Max Storage for Measured U SELECT B or rotary encoder Iset and I Values Menu Function Function The output current setpoint is set with ISET. The ISET? query returns the momentarily selected current setpoint as a response. The MINMAX function makes it possible to save minimum and Values outside of the value range (0 ...
  • Page 48 OCP, OCP? – Overcurrent Protection OC_DELAY, OC_DELAY? – Overcurrent Protection Trigger Delay Menu, LED Menu Function Function The OCP function (over current protection) determines how the Desired response delay for the OCP function is set with OC_DE- power output will respond if load current climbs to the selected LAY.
  • Page 49 OUTPUT, OUTPUT? – Switching the Power Output On and Off OVP, OVP? – Overvoltage Protection OUTPUT / LED Menu, LEDs Function Edit Formulation Function The power output can be activated and deactivated with the The OVP function (over voltage protection) specifies how the OUTPUT function.
  • Page 50 OVSET, OVSET? – Overvoltage Protection Trigger Value POWER_ON, POWER_ON? – Response After Power On SELECT A and Menu Menu Function Function The triggering threshold reference value required for the OVP The POWER_ON function determines the status of device function is set with OVSET. settings after mains power has been switched on.
  • Page 51 Note: With appropriate configuration, sequence control (GO/STOP REPETITION, REPETITION? – Number of Repetitions for Sequence or START/STEP) is also possible via the trigger inputs (analog interface). Function The SEQUENCE function cannot be combined with the PSET Menu function! Function Setting Command (sequence control command) The REPETITION parameter determines how many times a Syntax: SEQUENCE txt...
  • Page 52 SIG123, SIG123? – Analog Interface Signal Outputs SM_LOAD – Load Sequence Memory Location Menu Menu Function Function Two floating signal outputs (SIG 1 and SIG 2) and one signal The content of a memory location can be loaded in a targeted output with reference to AGND 2 (SIG 3) are provided at the fashion with the SM_LOAD command.
  • Page 53 START_STOP, START_STOP? – Memory Location Start and Stop TDEF, TDEF? – Default Time for SEQUENCE Function Addresses for the Sequence Function Menu Menu Function Function The TDEF parameter setting defines the dwell time default setting for a voltage-current value pair to be recalled. The start and stop addresses of the sequence to be executed are TDEF is used instead of TSET if TSET has not been set to any defined with the START_STOP command.
  • Page 54 T_MODE, T_MODE? – Function Selection for the Trigger Inputs UI_C_SET, UI_C_SET? – Reference Values for Uout/Iout Tolerance Band Function Menu Menu Function Two floating trigger inputs are provided at the analog interface, Attention! whose action can be defined independent of each other. In this While uploading the basic settings using the „write to de- way, control functions can be triggered at the device from the vice“...
  • Page 55 UL_L, UL_L? – Lower Limit Value for Voltage Setting UOUT? – Querying the Momentary Voltage Value Menu SELECT A Function Function UL_L defines the lower setting limit (soft-limit) for voltage setpoint The UOUT? function reads out the momentary measured value value Uset.

  • Page 56: Status And Events Management

    Status and Events Management The device is equipped with special registers which can be queried by the controller in order to detect programming errors (e.g. receipt of an incorrect command), device states (e.g. output set to voltage regulating mode) or occurred events (e.g. output deactivated by a protective function).
  • Page 57 Meaning of Register Contents Description of the Registers Register Meaning Condition Registers (CRA, CRB) Name AC-LEVEL CHANGED (line voltage range has changed H  L, L  H) The individual bits in the conditions registers reflect the current ACLC status of a specific device function: ACLL AC level Low (line voltage <...

  • Page 58: Table Of Operating And Query Commands

    Table of Operating and Query Commands 10.1 Adjustable Functions and Parameters Setting Parameter Meaning Value Range / Selection Command Display and Interface Settings (see chapter 6, main menu level SETUP DISPLAY & INTERFACE) 0 n 30 Addr Set device address for IEEE 488 (interface configuration) bAUd RS 232 transmission speed...
  • Page 59 Setting Parameter Meaning Value Range / Selection Command Devise-Specific Settings UOFF / UFS / IOFF / IFS / (EXIT), 0 w respective balancing limit. ADJUST txt(,w) Balancing/calibration function — (CAL) The specified order for the procedure must be adhered to! “EXIT”...

  • Page 60: Queriable Functions And Parameters

    10.2 Queriable Functions and Parameters Query Command Meaning Response Values / Format Sample Response Response Parameter String Length General Query Commands 80 *DDT? Define device trigger Delimiter for commands: “;” USET 5.123;ISET 10;OUTPUT ON 0 n 255 *ESE? Standard event status enable query 0 n 255 *ESR? Standard event status register query...
  • Page 61 Query Command Meaning Response Values / Format Sample Response Response Parameter String Length MINMAX? Min-Max storage for measured U and I OFF / ON MINMAX OFF “ON”  enable tolerance band func- values tion for CRB.0/1, ERC.0/1, SIGx_OUT MODE? Momentary control mode of the power output txt CV / CC / CP / OL / OFF LED X MODE...

  • Page 62: Sequence Status Diagram

    10.3 Sequence Status Diagram  GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH...

  • Page 63: Memory Structure

    10.4 Memory Structure GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH...

  • Page 64: System Messages

    Err appears at the left-hand display, and the three digit error code System Messages at the right-hand display. Procedures and entries are monitored in order to provide the user with support. In the case of operation with a PC, the last three error messages The device is capable of detecting and reading out a great variety can be accessed by executing the ERROR? command (see of defective procedures.
  • Page 65 DISPLAY Meaning/Cause Remedy left right PFC Error Inadequate/unstable line voltage or device error, not ready for operation, device controls disabled, shutdown (OUTPUT OFF) AC-H Change from AC-LOW to AC-HIGH Transition from the „lower“ line voltage range (= status after power ON) AC_L to the „upper“ range AC_H generates message „ERR AC-H“.

  • Page 66: Operating Software

    Operating Software Comprehensive operating software is provided for the SYSKON Konstanter (on the included CD-ROM, or can be downloaded from our website). The software is started by running the EXE file; no further installation is required. The software detects devices which are connected to the various possible interfaces including USB, RS 232 and GPIB.
  • Page 67 Sub-menus Further operation can be carried out as shown in the figures. Basic panel Advanced panel Sequence panel Configuration panel Task panel Command panel GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH...
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  • Page 69: Index

    Index RESET ......39 Response after Power On with Varying Line Voltage Ranges 8 Control Mode Query PC Query .

  • Page 70: Order Information

    Order Information Product Support If required please contact: Description (abbreviated name) Article Number SYSKON P500-060-030 SYSTEM KONSTANTER K346A GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH SYSKON P800-060-040 SYSTEM KONSTANTER K347A Product Support Hotline SYSKON P1500-60-60 SYSTEM KONSTANTER K353A Phone: +49 911 8602-0 SYSKON P3000-060-120 SYSTEM KONSTANTER...
  • Page 71 GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH...
  • Page 72 Edited in Germany • Subject to change without notice • PDF version available on the Internet Phone +49 911 8602-111 GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH +49 911 8602-777 Südwestpark 15 E-Mail info@gossenmetrawatt.com 90449 Nürnberg • Germany www.gossenmetrawatt.com...

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