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- Page 1 DIRECTED ENERGY, INC. PDG-2515/2520 Digital Delay and Pulse Generator OPERATING MANUAL www.directedenergy.com THE PULSE OF THE FUTURE...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Power Source ...7 Grounding ...7 Cover Removal ...7 General Operating Precautions ...7 Servicing Safety Summary ...8 PREPARATION FOR USE...8 General ...8 Initial Inspection ...8 Electrical Installation ...8 Operation ...8 PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Page i MNPDG2515-2520R0.doc © 2004 Directed Energy, Inc. - Page 4 AC Power Entry Module ...20 Example Setup ...21 Product Overview...22 Description ...22 Functions & Features ...22 Specifications ...23 Applications ...24 Safety ...24 Operating Safety Summary ...24 Power Source ...24 Grounding ...24 PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Page ii MNPDG2515-2520R0.doc © 2004 Directed Energy, Inc.
- Page 5 Error Set:...39 Contact DEI ...40 Web...40 Sales Customer Service & Support ...40 Technical Customer Service & Support...40 Factory Service & Support ...41 Product Service ...41 Technical Support ...41 Warranty ...42 PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Page iii MNPDG2515-2520R0.doc © 2004 Directed Energy, Inc.
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Page 6: List Of Figures
PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual List of Figures Figure 1 Logic & Polarity Functional Diagram ...11 Figure 2 Timing Diagram ...12 Figure 3 Example 1: Pulse Generator Mode...13 Figure 4 Example 2: Pulse Generator Mode...13 Figure 5 Example: Pulse Count Mode ...14 Figure 6 Example 1: Divide by N Mode...15... -
Page 7: Safety Warning
PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Safety Warning SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES AND PROPER USE OF THE EQUIPMENT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER OF THIS SYSTEM. Directed Energy, Inc. (DEI) provides information on its products and associated hazards, but it assumes no responsibility for the after sale operation and safety practices. -
Page 8: Pdg-2515 Operating Manual
Front Panel Controls & Connections Encoder This is for varying the parameters such as Frequency, Pulse Width, Delay, Trigger Source, etc. PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Page 1 MNPDG2515-2520R0.doc © 2004 Directed Energy, Inc. -
Page 9: Output Button
10.0Hz. If it is pressed twice, it changes to 100Hz. Setting the delay and pulse width is similar to setting frequency. For example, to set the delay to 300ns, set the delay to 25ns, press the PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Page 2 MNPDG2515-2520R0.doc... -
Page 10: Pw/Prf Button
To avoid electrical shock, plug the driver into a properly wired receptacle before making connection to any input or output connectors. Use only a power cord that is in good condition. PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Page 3 MNPDG2515-2520R0.doc © 2004 Directed Energy, Inc. -
Page 11: Example Setup
PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual The PDG-2515 accepts input voltages of 90-264VAC, 47-63Hz. Example Setup The default setup is 1 kHz, with zero delay and 100 us pulse on both channels. The pulse in not inverted and the pulse mode is in continuous pulse generation mode which means that pulse count is not available. -
Page 12: Product Overview
Divide By N Mode Burst Mode Counted Burst Mode Store And Recall PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Each channel provides independently adjustable delay and width, with 25ns resolution. The duty cycle is limited based on the frequency. The duty cycle is limited approximately by the equation: MAX DC = 97-[(1E-5)*FREQ]. -
Page 13: Specifications
Operating Temperature Range Cooling Requirements Input AC Power Dimensions (H X W X D) Weight PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Value Two (2) outputs, each with independent digitally controlled delay and pulse width 0 to 99.9 Seconds 25 Nanoseconds to 99.9 Seconds... -
Page 14: Applications
General Operating Precautions Do not open the unit while the system is in operation. Use caution when handling or removing the output cables while the unit is operating. Turn off PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Page 7 MNPDG2515-2520R0.doc © 2004 Directed Energy, Inc. -
Page 15: Servicing Safety Summary
2. When using the 10X button to increase the rate at which the frequency changes, when it is first depressed the value will change by 10X, further PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Fort Collins, Colorado. FAX: (970) 493-1903 Page 8 MNPDG2515-2520R0.doc... -
Page 16: Power-Up Procedures
THE OUTPUT MENU The OUTPUT MENU is where the unit can change its mode, disable a channel, change the trigger, change the base of the sync, and also adjust PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Page 9 MNPDG2515-2520R0.doc © 2004 Directed Energy, Inc. -
Page 17: The Logic Menu
PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual the contrast settings of the unit. The operating modes will be discussed in more detail in section 9.0. Enabling and disabling a channel can also happen on the fly in pulse generation and Divide By N modes. In pulse count mode this needs to be set before hand so the unit does not sit in an unknown state if it has not finished it’s count set, therefore, the unit will not... -
Page 18: The Configs Menu
PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Figure 1 Logic & Polarity Functional Diagram THE CONFIGS MENU The CONFIGS MENU allows the user to save or load up to 5 different configurations. After selecting the appropriate configuration to either load or save (1 through 5) hit the ENTER button and the configuration of the unit will be saved. -
Page 19: Pulse Generator Mode
PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Figure 2 Timing Diagram Please note that in external trigger mode, all outputs are delayed from the leading edge of the external trigger signal. Pulse Generator Mode In Pulse Generator Mode, the PDG-2515 generates pulses at the... -
Page 20: Pulse Count Mode
When the number of pulses output on an output channel equals the number set, the output of that channel is automatically disabled and the output LED will reflect this PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Page 13 MNPDG2515-2520R0.doc © 2004 Directed Energy, Inc. -
Page 21: Divide By N Mode
PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual The PULSE CT variable for each channel can be set to any value between 1 and 65,535. In setting the PULSE CT, the x10 button will increase this number by a factor of ten and the encoder wheel will increase/decrease the number of pulses incrementally by one. -
Page 22: Burst Mode
OUT1. Each burst packet is sent at the packet frequency. The burst packet will start ONE period of the burst packet frequency after the rising edge of the packet frequency (OUT 2 will ALWAYS output the packet PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Page 15 MNPDG2515-2520R0.doc... -
Page 23: Single Shot Mode
PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual frequency at a limited duty cycle and cutoff any length of burst after that length of time). The software will not check to check timing constraints in this mode, meaning that if the timing if violated, the output may be erroneous and not predictable (only while the constraints are violated –... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide
Configuration will not load. Sync output not a square wave or has excessive ringing. PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Check power source, power switch (located on rear of unit). Check load impedance. Check duty cycle of EACH channel, both channels must be within the specifications of the unit to increase the frequency. -
Page 25: Pdg-2520 Operating Manual
Front Panel Controls & Connections Encoder This is for varying the parameters such as Frequency, Pulse Width, Delay, Trigger Source, etc. PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Page 18 MNPDG2515-2520R0.doc © 2004 Directed Energy, Inc. -
Page 26: Output Button
10.0Hz. If it is pressed twice, it changes to 100Hz. Setting the delay and pulse width is similar to setting frequency. For example, to set the delay to 300ns, set the delay to 25ns, press the PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Page 19 MNPDG2515-2520R0.doc... -
Page 27: Pw/Prf Button
To avoid electrical shock, plug the driver into a properly wired receptacle before making connection to any input or output connectors. Use only a power cord that is in good condition. PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Page 20 MNPDG2515-2520R0.doc © 2004 Directed Energy, Inc. -
Page 28: Example Setup
PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual The PDG-2520 accepts input voltages of 90-264VAC, 47-63Hz. Example Setup The default setup is 1 kHz, with zero delay and 100 us pulse on both channels. The pulse in not inverted and the pulse mode is in continuous pulse generation mode which means that pulse count is not available. -
Page 29: Product Overview
Divide By N Mode Burst Mode Counted Burst Mode Store And Recall PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Each channel provides independently adjustable delay and width, with 25ns resolution. The duty cycle is limited based on the frequency. The duty cycle is limited approximately by the equation: MAX DC = 97-[(1E-5)*FREQ]. -
Page 30: Specifications
Operating Temperature Range Cooling Requirements Input AC Power Dimensions (H X W X D) Weight PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Value Four (4) outputs, each with independent digitally controlled delay and pulse width 0 to 99.9 Seconds 25 Nanoseconds to 99.9 Seconds... -
Page 31: Applications
General Operating Precautions Do not open the unit while the system is in operation. Use caution when handling or removing the output cables while the unit is operating. Turn off PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Page 24 MNPDG2515-2520R0.doc © 2004 Directed Energy, Inc. -
Page 32: Servicing Safety Summary
2. When using the 10X button to increase the rate at which the frequency changes, when it is first depressed the value will change by 10X, further PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Fort Collins, Colorado. FAX: (970) 493-1903 Page 25 MNPDG2515-2520R0.doc... -
Page 33: Power-Up Procedures
OUTPUT MENU1 OUTPUT MENU1 is the menu where the unit can change its mode, disable/enable a channel, and change the base of the sync. The operating PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Page 26 MNPDG2515-2520R0.doc © 2004 Directed Energy, Inc. -
Page 34: Output Menu2
PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual modes will be discussed in more detail in section 9.0. Enabling and disabling a channel can also happen on the fly in all modes except Burst Mode. In Burst mode, enabling/disabling the channels is not available and Channel 1 and 2 are enabled, Channel 3 and 4 are disabled automatically. -
Page 35: The Configs Menu
PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Figure 9 Logic & Polarity Functional Diagram THE CONFIGS MENU The CONFIGS MENU allows the user to save or load up to 5 different configurations. After selecting the appropriate configuration to either load or save (1 through 5) hit the ENTER button and the configuration of the unit will be saved. -
Page 36: Pulse Generator Mode
PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Figure 10 Timing Diagram Please note that in external trigger mode, all outputs are delayed from the leading edge of the external trigger signal. Pulse Generator Mode In Pulse Generator Mode, the PDG-2520 generates pulses at the... -
Page 37: Pulse Count Mode
PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Figure 11 Example 1: Pulse Generator Mode Figure 12 Example 2: Pulse Generator Mode with logic Pulse Count Mode In Pulse Count Mode, the PDG-2520 generates a series of pulses, the number of which is set by the PULSE CT variables on the respective channel menu. -
Page 38: Divide By N Mode
PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual The PULSE CT variable for each channel can be set to any value between 1 and 65,535. In setting the PULSE CT, the x10 button will increase this number by a factor of ten and the encoder wheel will increase/decrease the number of pulses incrementally by one. -
Page 39: Figure 14 Example 1: Divide By N Mode
3 stay synchronized and channels 2 and 4 must have the same value for N. The delays and pulse widths on these channels are all independent. Figure 14 Example 1: Divide by N Mode Figure 15 Example 2: Divide by N Mode PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Page 32 MNPDG2515-2520R0.doc © 2004 Directed Energy, Inc. -
Page 40: Burst Mode
PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Burst Mode In Burst Mode, a set number of pulses (the burst packet) are output from OUT1. Each burst packet is sent at the packet frequency. The burst packet will start ONE period of the burst packet frequency after the rising... -
Page 41: Figure 17 Example: Single Shot Mode
PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Figure 17 Example: Single Shot Mode Page 34 MNPDG2515-2520R0.doc © 2004 Directed Energy, Inc. -
Page 42: Troubleshooting Guide
Configuration will not load. Sync output not a square wave or has excessive ringing. PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Check power source, power switch (located on rear of unit). Check load impedance. Check duty cycle of EACH channel, both channels must be within the specifications of the unit to increase the frequency. -
Page 43: Communications And Remote Operation
The response from the unit will be terminated with a EOI as well, this makes the implementation and design of a GUI much simpler. PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Page 36 MNPDG2515-2520R0.doc © 2004 Directed Energy, Inc. -
Page 44: Reply
WIDT X.XXE+XX CNTR integer LOGC DVAL integer DCYC unsigned char INVT STAT OUTP MODE PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual DATA OPERATION COMMAND READ,WRITE SET PULSE FREQUENCY READ,WRITE SET BURST FREQUENCY READ,WRITE SET BURST DELAY READ,WRITE SET BURST WIDTH READ,WRITE SET BURST COUNT... - Page 45 FIRM VERS HDWR VERS COMM GPIB ADDR SERL BAUD FIRM VERS PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual READ,WRITE SET MODE TO DIVIDE-BY-N MODE READ,WRITE SET MODE TO BURST MODE SET MODE TO INTERNAL SINGLE READ,WRITE SHOT SET CHANNEL TO INTERNAL READ,WRITE TRIGGER SET CHANNEL TO EXTERNAL...
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Page 46: Error Set
Error Set: First Byte Decimal 1-63 0x01-0x3A 69-111 117-119 122-255 PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Error 0x00 NO ERROR RESERVED 0x40 DATA IS OUT OF RANGE 0x41 FREQUENCY IS DC LIMITED 0x42 PULSEWIDTH IS FREQUENCY LIMITED 0x43 DELAY IS FREQUENCY LIMITED 0x44... -
Page 47: Contact Dei
• Westcode – www.Westcode.com • MWT – www.MWTInc.com • IXYSRF – www.IXYSRF.com Sales Customer Service & Support Phone: 970.493.1901 Fax: 970.493.1903 Email: deiinfo@directedenergy.com Technical Customer Service & Support Email: deitechsupport@directedenergy.com PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Page 40 MNPDG2515-2520R0.doc © 2004 Directed Energy, Inc. -
Page 48: Factory Service & Support
• Shipping charges for both warranty and non-warranty repairs are the responsibility of the customer. Technical Support Technical support is available on our website or via email at deitechsupport@directedenergy.com. PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Page 41 MNPDG2515-2520R0.doc © 2004 Directed Energy, Inc. -
Page 49: Warranty
2) any obligation, liability, right, claim or remedy in contract or tort. PDG-2515/2520 Operating Manual Page 42 MNPDG2515-2520R0.doc © 2004 Directed Energy, Inc.
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