Related Manuals for Gossen MetraWatt P3000
Summarization of Contents
Initial Start-Up and Dimensional Drawings
Dimensional Drawing SYSKON P500 / P800/ P1500
Provides dimensional drawings for SYSKON P500, P800, and P1500 models.
Dimensional Drawing SYSKON P3000 / P4500
Provides dimensional drawings for SYSKON P3000 and P4500 models.
Preparing for Operation
Details the steps required before operating the device, including installation.
Installing the Optional GPIB Interface Module
Instructions for installing the optional GPIB interface module.
Setup as Benchtop Device
Guidance on configuring the instrument as a benchtop unit.
Installation to a 19" Device Cabinet
Steps for mounting the instrument into a 19-inch rack cabinet.
Connection to the Mains
Instructions for connecting the device to the main power supply.
Connecting Power Consumers
Steps for connecting the power output to external loads.
Connection to Computer Interfaces
Details on connecting the device to computer systems.
Driver update (USB device driver)
Information on updating the USB device driver for computer communication.
Connecting the Analog Interface
Instructions for connecting the analog interface for control.
Switching the Device On
Procedure for powering on the laboratory power supply.
Table of Firmware Versions
Lists available firmware versions and their memory locations.
Response after Power ON with Varying Line Voltage Ranges (230 V → 115 V)
Explains device behavior based on detected line voltage ranges.
Technical Data
General Data
Provides overall specifications and characteristics of the power supplies.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Details compliance with EMC standards and directives.
Ambient Conditions
Specifies operating and storage conditions for the device.
Mechanical Data
Information on the physical dimensions and construction of the device.
Terminals (rear panel)
Describes the connectors and terminals located on the rear panel.
Electrical Data
Detailed electrical specifications and performance data.
Reference Conditions
Outlines the conditions under which technical data is measured.
Controls, Display Elements and Terminals
Front Panel SYSKON P500/P800/P1500
Details the controls and displays on the front panel of specific models.
Rear Panel P500/P800/P1500
Identifies connectors and features on the rear panel of specific models.
Front Panel SYSKON P3000, P4500
Describes the front panel controls and displays for higher power models.
Rear Panel SYSKON P3000, P4500
Details the rear panel connections and features for higher power models.
Analog Interface
Connector pin assignments
Specifies the pin configurations for trigger, signal, and analog interface connectors.
Auto-sensing mode
Explains the auto-sensing mode for accurate voltage measurement.
Status Signal Outputs
Describes the digital outputs used for indicating device status.
Regulating Output Voltage
Details how to control output voltage using analog inputs.
Controlling Output Current
Explains how to set output current using analog inputs.
Voltage Monitoring Output
Describes the analog output for monitoring output voltage.
Current Monitoring Output
Describes the analog output for monitoring output current.
Trigger Inputs
Explains the use of trigger inputs for remote control functions.
Parallel Connection
Details methods for connecting multiple units in parallel for increased current.
Direct Parallel Connection
Describes the direct method for parallel connection of power supplies.
Master-Slave Parallel Connection
Explains the master-slave configuration for parallel operation.
Series Connection
Details methods for connecting units in series for higher output voltage.
Direct Series Connection
Describes the direct method for series connection of power supplies.
Master-Slave Series Connection
Explains the master-slave configuration for series operation.
Varying the Internal Output Resistance Value
Information on adjusting the internal output resistance for specific applications.
Descriptions of Operating Commands
*DDT, *DDT? - Define Device Trigger
Command for defining and querying device trigger settings.
*CLS - Clear Status
Command to clear status registers and event logs.
*ESE, *ESE?, *PRE, *PRE?, *SRE, *SRE?, ERAE, ERAE?, ERBE, ERBE?, ERCE, ERCE? - Enable registers
Commands for enabling/disabling event and status reporting bits.
*IDN? - Device Identification Query
Query command to retrieve device identification information.
*IST? - Individual Status Query
Command to query the individual status byte register.
*LRN? - Device Settings Query (LEARN)
Command to query all adjustable functions and current settings.
*OPC, *OPC? - Operation Complete Query
Command for synchronizing controller and device operations.
*RCL - Recalling Stored Settings
Command to recall previously saved device settings.
*PSC, *PSC? - Power-On Status Clear
Command to manage clearing enable registers on power-off.
*RST - Reset Device Settings to Default Values
Command to reset device settings to factory defaults.
*SAV - Saving Device Settings
Command to save current device settings to memory.
*STB? - Status Byte Register Query
Command to query the status byte register.
*TRG - Device Trigger Function
Command to execute a defined device trigger sequence.
*TST? - Starting the Self-Test
Command to initiate and query the results of a device self-test.
*WAI - Wait to Continue
Command to specify a waiting time between operations.
ADJUST - Balancing / Calibration Function
Procedure for device calibration and balancing of parameters.
ANALOG_IN, ANALOG_IN? - Connection of Analog Control Inputs Uext, lext (Uset, Iset)
Command to connect and control analog inputs for voltage and current.
C_DYN, C_DYN? – Setting Current Regulating Dynamics
Command to adjust current regulator dynamics for load conditions.
CRA?, CRB? - Condition Register Query
Command to query device function status in condition registers.
DISPLAY, DISPLAY? - Function Switching for Displays A and B
Command to control the display modes for the front panel screens.
ERROR? - List of Error Messages
Command to retrieve and list recent error messages.
FSET, FSET? - Sequence Function Parameter
Command to define the function executed at sequence memory locations.
GTL - GO-TO-LOCAL Function (as from Firmware Version 005)
Command to return device control to the front panel.
IFC - Resetting the IEC Bus Interface (interface clear)
Command to reinitialize the IEC bus interface.
IL_H, IL_H? - Upper Limit Value for Current Setting
Command to set/query the upper limit for current setpoint.
IL_L, IL_L? - Lower Limit Value for Current Setting
Command to set/query the lower limit for current setpoint.
IMAX? - Maximum Measured Current Value
Query command for the maximum measured current value.
IMIN? - Minimum Measured Current Value
Query command for the minimum measured current value.
IOUT? - Querying the Momentary Current Value
Query command for the current output value.
ISET, ISET? - Current Setpoint
Command to set and query the output current setpoint.
MINMAX, MINMAX? – Min-Max Storage for Measured U and I Values
Command to manage saving minimum/maximum voltage and current.
MEASURE, MEASURE? – Measuring Function (not currently used)
Measuring function that is not currently used.
MEAS_LPF, MEAS_LPF? – Low-Pass Filter for Measured Value Acquisition
Command to select low-pass filter time constants for measurement.
MODE? - Momentary Control Mode of the Power Output
Query command for the current operating mode of the power output.
OCP, OCP? - Overcurrent Protection
Command to configure and query overcurrent protection behavior.
OC_DELAY, OC_DELAY? – Overcurrent Protection Trigger Delay
Command to set and query the OCP trigger delay time.
OCSET, OCSET? - Overcurrent Protection Trigger Value
Command to set and query the OCP trigger threshold value.
OUTPUT, OUTPUT? – Switching the Power Output On and Off
Command to activate and deactivate the power output.
OVP, OVP? - Overvoltage Protection
Command to configure and query overvoltage protection behavior.
OV_DELAY, OV_DELAY? - Overvoltage Protection Triggering Delay
Command to set and query the OVP trigger delay time.
OVSET, OVSET? – Overvoltage Protection Trigger Value
Command to set and query the OVP trigger threshold value.
POWER_ON, POWER_ON? – Response After Power On
Command to define device behavior after power restoration.
PSET, PSET? - Power Setpoint
Command to set and query the power setpoint value.
REPETITION, REPETITION? – Number of Repetitions for Sequence Function
Command to specify the number of times a sequence repeats.
RLOAD? - Load Resistance
Query command for the current load resistance value.
SEQUENCE, SEQUENCE? – Automatic Sequential Recall of Stored Setting Values, Sequence Status Query
Commands for managing and querying sequence execution status.
SIG123, SIG123? – Analog Interface Signal Outputs
Command to assign functions to analog interface signal outputs.
SM_LOAD - Load Sequence Memory Location
Command to load sequence parameters from memory.
SM_STORE - Store to Sequence Memory Location
Command to save sequence parameters to memory.
SSET, SSET? - Command for an Assigned Switching Function (signal level switching function)
Command to control signal level switching functions.
SINK, SINK? - Sink Function On/Off
Command to enable or disable the sink function for dynamic response.
START_STOP, START_STOP? – Memory Location Start and Stop Addresses for the Sequence Function
Command to define start and stop addresses for sequence execution.
STORE, STORE? - Transferring Parameters Directly to Memory
Command to write sequence parameters directly to memory locations.
TDEF, TDEF? - Default Time for SEQUENCE Function
Command to set the default dwell time for sequence steps.
TIMEDATE, TIMEDATE? – Programmable System Clock (RTC)
Command to set and query the device's system date and time.
T_MODE, T_MODE? – Function Selection for the Trigger Inputs
Command to define the function triggered by input signals.
TSET, TSET? - Memory Location Specific Dwell Time for the SEQUENCE Function
Command to set dwell time for specific sequence memory locations.
UI_C_SET, UI_C_SET? – Reference Values for Uout/lout Tolerance Band Function
Command to set reference values for voltage/current tolerance bands.
UL_H, UL_H? - Upper Limit Value for Voltage Setting
Command to set and query the upper limit for voltage setpoint.
UL_L, UL_L? – Lower Limit Value for Voltage Setting
Command to set and query the lower limit for voltage setpoint.
UMAX? - Maximum Measured Voltage Value
Query command for the maximum measured voltage value.
UMIN? - Minimum Measured Voltage Value
Query command for the minimum measured voltage value.
UOUT? - Querying the Momentary Voltage Value
Query command for the current output voltage value.
USET, USET? - Voltage Setpoint Value
Command to set and query the output voltage setpoint.
WAIT - Additional Waiting Time
Command to specify an additional waiting time between commands.
Table of Operating and Query Commands
Adjustable Functions and Parameters
Lists adjustable functions and parameters with their settings and ranges.
Queriable Functions and Parameters
Lists queryable functions and parameters with their response formats.
Sequence Status Diagram
Visual representation of the sequence execution states and transitions.
Memory Structure
Diagram illustrating how data is organized in the device's memory.
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