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BK Precision XLN 3640 User Manual

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  • Page 1: Dc Power Supply

    Model: XLN3640, XLN6024, XLN8018, XLN10014 High Power Programmable DC Power Supply USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Safety Summary

    Safety Summary The following safety precautions apply to both operating and maintenance personnel and must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Before applying power, follow the installation instructions and become familiar with the operating instructions for this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument.

  • Page 3: Warnings And Cautions

    DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY THE INSTRUMENT Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modifications to this instrument. Return the instrument to B&K Precision for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained. WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS WARNING and CAUTION statements, such as the following examples, denote a hazard and appear throughout this manual.
  • Page 4 Store/Move/Maintain Storage When this device is not in use, properly package it and store it in an environment suitable for storage (if present in a good preserving environment, the packaging process can be waived). Freight While moving this product, move it by using the original packaging to pack this product in advance.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface ...................... 1 Products Outline ................1 Features ..................... 2 Specifications ..................4 Cautions Before Using ................9 Check and Confirm Accessories before Using ........9 Operation Instructions ............... 9 Ambient Environment ............... 9 Storage ..................... 10 Power-line voltage ................
  • Page 6 Control Voltage Output with Rotary knob ........34 Timer Function ................34 Series (cascade) / Parallel Mode Setting ......... 35 4.8.1 Parallel Connection Setting ............35 4.8.2 Series Mode Setting ..............37 4.8.3 Error Message of Series/Parallel Connection ......39 External Tuning Setting ..............
  • Page 7 State Bit Definition ................73 LAN Communication (-GL verions) ..........74 Using Web Server................... 74 Main Page (Home) .................. 74 Using Telnet .................... 77 Using Sockets ..................77 Assemble Accessories ................78 Assemble Rack Mount Brackets ............. 78 Assembly of Output Protective Cover (XLN6024/XLN8018/XLN10014) ..........

  • Page 8: Preface

    Preface Products Outline B&K Precision models XLN3640/XLN6024/XLN8018/XLN10014 are programmable DC power supplies with single outputs that offer the maximum power output up to 1440 watts (0 -- 36 V/40 A or 0 -- 60 V/24 A or 0 -- 80 V/18 A or 0 -- 100 V/14.4 A). With a 16-bit D/A, A/D converter embedded, the power supplies come with the resolution of 1mV in voltage setting and 1mA in current setting.

  • Page 9: Features

    Features 1) Output Voltage & Current Voltage output range: 0 -- 36V (XLN3640) / 0 -- 60V (XLN6024) 0 -- 80V (XLN8018) / 0 -- 100V (XLN10014) Current output range: 0 -- 40A (XLN3640) / 0 -- 24A (XLN6024) 0 -- 18A (XLN8018) / 0 -- 14.4A (XLN10014) Power output range: 0 -- 1440W...
  • Page 10 UUT by accidentally entering the wrong settings. 6) Series & parallel connection mode The series-parallel connection mode of two or more units (maximum to 4 units) significantly increases the combined output power to a maximum of 5760 W. In parallel connection mode of four XLN3640 the maximum output is 36 V/160 A;...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    Specifications XLN3640/XLN6024 Specifications XLN3640 XLN6024 Output Rating Output Voltage 0--36 V 0--60 V Output Current 0--40 A 0--24 A Output Power 1440 W 1440 W Output Protection OVP Adjustment Range 2--38 V 3--64 V OVP Accuracy 200 mV 300 mV Line Regulation ≤...
  • Page 12 General Average Command Response <50 ms <50 ms Time 0.99 0.99 Power Factor Correction (Full load) (Full load) Remote Sense Compensation ≤ 15 ms ≤ 20 ms Rising Time at Full Load ≤ 15 ms ≤ 20 ms Rising Time at No Load ≤...
  • Page 13 XLN8018/XLN10014 Specifications XLN8018 XLN10014 Output Rate Output Voltage 0～80 V 0～100 V Output Current 0～18 A 0～14.4 A Output Power 1440 W 1440 W Output Protection OVP Adjustment Range 4～85 V 5～105 V OVP Accuracy 400 mV 500 mV Line Regulation ≤...
  • Page 14 General Average Command <50 ms <50 ms Response Time ≥ 0.99 ≥ 0.99 Power Factor Correction (Full load) (Full load) Remote Sense Compensation ≤ 25 ms ≤ 30 ms Rising Time at Full Load ≤ 25 ms ≤ 30 ms Rising Time at No Load ≤...
  • Page 15 Features of models XLN3640/XLN6024/XLN8018/XLN10014:  Graphical, easy to read LCD display  Compact, high efficiency and power density  40 A output connector for quick connectivity  Convenient numerical & function keys  Store and recall 10 instrument settings  Timer (1 sec -- 100 hours) ...

  • Page 16: Cautions Before Using

    Cautions Before Using Check and Confirm Accessories before Using After receiving this product, please verify the items received in accordance with the ones listed below: The appearance of the products is without scratch or other damages. Standard parts as shown in parts list of section 8. Operation Instructions In order to avoid damaging the instrument due to improper operation, be sure to read this user manual.

  • Page 17: Storage

    Storage The storage temperature range of this product is within -10ºC - 70ºC and R.H. should be within 80% without moisture condensing. If not operating this product for a long time interval, pack it with original packaging or similar one and put it in a dry place without exposure to direct sunlight. Power-line voltage Rated AC power source connected to this product is within 100 V-240 V (refer to the Product Specification for details).

  • Page 18: Warm-Up Time

    Warm-up Time The XLN series is fully operable upon switching the power on. However, to reach the specified equipment accuracy, please allow the supply to warm up for at least 30 minutes. Power-off procedure When the supply is not in use, be sure to turn the power switch on the panel to the OFF position to turn off the power.

  • Page 19: Front Panel Operation

    Front Panel Operation XLN3640/XLN6024/XLN8018/XLN10014 Panel 3.1.1 Front Panel Power switch: Please consult the “Cautions before use” section before turning on power switch. Display: 192x32 Graphic LCD Module Current setting Press to set up the current limit. Voltage setting Press to set up the output voltage. Dot/Local This button is applied as a decimal point.
  • Page 20 ESC/CLR Press this button to clean up numerical setting or jump to the previous screen. Numerical keys They are used to directly input the voltage or current value or choose the setting option in Menu screen. Down/Right/Store This key is a multi-function key for the following three functions: Down: In “Menu Setting”...
  • Page 21 (11) Output Control the On/Off of the output power. (12) The rotary knob: Use this knob to adjust voltage or current (press first to let cursor display first). This is adjustable when output is ON. (13) Enter This key is the confirmation key of current or voltage setting value; or press under output status to dynamically adjust voltage (at CV mode) or current (at CC mode).
  • Page 22 1 . SYSTEM SETTING 2 . OUTPUT SETTING 3 . PROTECTION LL L 7 . TIMER CONTROL 8 . CALIBRATION SYSTEM SETTING: Pressing key in the first page of Menu Setting will enter the following “SYSTEM SETTING” menu. = L FF REMOTE CONTROL: Choose the remote interface (USB/GPIB/ETHERNET) *GPIB and ETHERNET available only...
  • Page 23 Data bit Parity check : none Stop bit *When entering the Remote mode, screen will present RMT indicator as shown in the following picture. Set up GPIB ADDRESS (1-31) GPIB ADDRESS: EXTERN CONTROL: Set up the external control to voltage control (VOLT 0-10 V or 0-5 V), resistance control (RES 0-5K) or off (OFF).
  • Page 24 Turns the Buzzer ON/OFF BEEP: LCD BACKLIT: Set the backlight of the LCD to Always ON or OFF after 1/5/10/30 minutes RECALL DEFAULT: Restores manufacturer default settings Ext 5V OUTPUT: Turns the extra 5V power output (on the rear panel) ON/OFF. Users can set the output state of the supply POWER ON STATE: when powered on.
  • Page 25 (XLN 6024:0.01 - 3V/ms) (XLN 8018:0.01 - 3.2V/ms (XLN 10014:0.01 - 3.3V/ms) CURR SLEW RATE: Current ascending/descending slope (XLN 3640:0.01 - 2.5A/ms) (XLN 6024:0.01 - 1.2A/ms) (XLN 8018:0.01 - 0.72A/ms (XLN 10014:0.01 - 0.48A/ms) Turns on/off the connector drop calibration...
  • Page 26 OVP:turns on/off the SET: set up the overvoltage protecting overvoltage protection point. OCP:turns on/off the SET: set up the overcurrent protecting point. overcurrent protection OPP:turns on/off the overpower SET: set up the overpower protecting protection point. Enable/disable the protection of the change CV TO CC: from CV to CC mode Enable/disable the protection of the change...
  • Page 27 SPECIAL TEST FUNCTION Press in the second screen of “Menu Setting” to enter SPECIAL TEST FUNCTION menu. 6.1 CURRENT COUNTER TEST: Press to enter the CURRENT COUNTER TEST screen. = 1 . = 1 . Refer to “Current Counting” section for the detailed setting procedure. 6.2 PROGRAM MODE: Press to enter the PROGRAM MODE menu.
  • Page 28 the program. 7. TIMER CONTROL Press in the third page of Menu Setting to enter TIMER CONTROL screen. Turn on/off TIMER function. TIMER: Set up OUTPUT ON time (Max:999Hr 59Min TIME: 59Sec) 8. CALIBRATION Press in the third page of “Menu Setting” to enter CALIBRATION menu.
  • Page 29 A. Connect power supply output terminal to DVM (as shown in Figure 1 below). Turn on the supply. Once the unit enters the main page, press MENU and select “8. Calibration” and key in password “13579” to enter the following calibration menu screen: Figure 1 B.
  • Page 30 D. According to voltage value displayed on DVM, fill in the values for their corresponding functions and press ENTER. If any DVM read-back value at each voltage function does not fit with the following table below, please inspect the hardware. XLN3640 Function Setting...
  • Page 31 Value 3.6 - 4.4 V MIDL 23.5 - 28.5 V MIDH 48 - 58 V 69 - 83 V XLN10014 Function Setting Range of Read-Back Value Value 4.5 - 5.5 V MIDL 29.7 - 36.3 V MIDH 59 - 72 V 85 - 104 V E.
  • Page 32 Lo = C. Jump to Hi function when completed. Lo = D. Press ENTER to access OVP calibration procedure at High function. Lo = l i b a i n . . . F. After completing the above steps, calibration value will be stored in FLASH and unit will return to the calibration main screen.
  • Page 33 First, input parameter (resistance of current shunt, mΩ) of current measurement fixture. According to voltage value shown on DVM, fill in that value that corresponds to the function and press ENTER key. Figure 2...
  • Page 34 = L 1 6 2 . C. Please inspect the hardware if the current value is inconsistent with the value in the tolerance error table below after the calibration values of each function is changed to actual current value. XLN3640 Function Setting Range of Transformation Value...
  • Page 35 MIDH 10.8 - 13.2 A 15.3 - 18.7 A XLN10014 Function Setting Range of Transformation Value 0.03625A 0 - 0.1 A MIDL 4.7A 4.2 - 5.2 A MIDH 9.5A 8.55 - 10.45 A 13.7A 12.33 - 15.07 A D. The calibration value will be stored in FLASH after pressing ENTER at Hi function.

  • Page 36: Rear Panel

    3.1.2 Rear Panel 25 24 23 Cooling fans: The supply automatically adjusts fan’s rpm according to the load condition. (16) Cooling fan: The rear cooling fan speed is temperature control. (17) Power output terminal: Please pay attention to the correct polarities when making connection. (18) RMT/LCL Sense: When Remote sense is selected, the wire connection can be setup as follows (shown in the figure below): positive sense (+S) and positive...
  • Page 37 When Local sense is selected, the wire connection can be setup as follows (shown in the figure above):positive sense (+S) is connected to the positive lead (+) and negative sense (-S) is connected to the negative lead (-), whereas the positive lead (+) of the DC output is connected to the positive end (+) of the device and the negative lead (-) of the DC output is connected to the negative end (-) of the device under test.
  • Page 38 (23) 5V/1A Output: XLN series offers an extra output with a constant output voltage of 5 V and the maximum output current of 1 A. This extra power supply can be switched on or off under the “System Setting” menu. (24) USB : USB interface connector.
  • Page 39 WARNING: This PRODUCT is designed meeting safety code and has passed the related qualification test. In case no output cable is connected, close the protection cover and fasten the screws in so as to protect user from electric shock or other hazards.

  • Page 40: Operation Instructions

    Operation Instructions Voltage Setting Press and set the output voltage by pressing the numerical keys directly, and then press to confirm the setting. = 15 Current Setting Press and set the output current by pressing the numerical keys directly and then press to confirm the setting.

  • Page 41: Voltage Output

    to confirm it. Now the cursor will move to the value setting for the OCP on the right hand side. Enter the OCP value by pressing the numerical keys. 4 1 4 Voltage Output After the voltage, current and protection settings are entered, press output voltage.

  • Page 42: Series (Cascade) / Parallel Mode Setting

    countdown of the timer. Once it reaches down to zero, the supply will turn off the output automatically. Series (cascade) / Parallel Mode Setting The XLN3640/XLN6024/XLN8018/XLN10014 uses the series/parallel mode (4 supplies maximum) to increase the output power capability. By connecting 4 instruments in parallel, the combined unit can offer 36 V/160 A power output.
  • Page 43 that are connected to the Master. Therefore, in order to correctly configure the correctly, user must set up the Slaves before the Master is set. To set a XLN3640/XLN6024/XLN8018/XLN10014 to slave mode, press in the main screen to enter the series/parallel , and setting option.

  • Page 44: Series Mode Setting

    After receiving the control command from the Master, all Slaves will be locked on to the SLAVE screen. At this point all keys except are locked so that slaves cannot be operated by front keys except controlled by the Master as shown below: Once the Master and Slave settings are done, users can then operate the Master only to set up the combined output voltage and current of the complete system.
  • Page 45 After wiring is complete, configure one supply as the Master and the other three as the Slave A, B, and C. After the power supply is configured as Master, it will start searching for all Slaves that are connected to the Master. Therefore, in order to setup correctly, user must set up the Slaves before the Master is set.

  • Page 46: Error Message Of Series/Parallel Connection

    start searching for all Slaves, as shown below. If wiring is correct, this screen will appear: After receiving the control command from the Master, all Slaves will be locked on the SLAVE screen and all keys except are disabled so that slaves cannot be operated by pressing front keys.
  • Page 47 display the following message in the screen for searching Slaves: If more than one Master is being set in the series/parallel operation mode, the following message will be displayed. LL L If one of the power supplies is set to different series/ parallel operation mode, the following message will appear on-screen:.

  • Page 48: External Tuning Setting

    LL L External Tuning Setting Models XLN3640/XLN6024/XLN8018/XLN10014 provides the capability to control the output voltages by an external voltage/resistance. The range of the external voltage is in 0 - 10 VDC and the range of the external variable resistance is between 0 - 5 Kohm to control the output voltage (0 - 36 V for XLN3640, 0 - 60 V for XLN6024, 0 - 80 V for XLN8018, and 0 - 100 V for XLN10014) and the output current (0 - 40 A for XLN3640, 0 - 24 A for XLN6024, 0 - 18 A for XLN8018, and 0 - 14.4 A for XLN10014).

  • Page 49: Timer Of Current Flow

    10mV): V = 36.00 V I = 40.00 A 0.00 V 0.00 A 4.10 Timer of Current Flow This function offers testing of the cutoff time of a breaker or a fuse. First, connect the test object to output terminal as shown below. Press , and then in the main screen to enter the...

  • Page 50: Programmable Capability (Scpi Command Only)

    message as shown below. Current setting too large The output current is set too big that a breaker is open or a fuse is burnt to open before output current is reaching the setting value. The screen will show an error message as shown below.
  • Page 51 minimum) to stay on the step. Please refer to “SCPI command subsystem” section for detail SCPI commands. Below are some examples of commands used to setup a custom program in list mode. Example 1: To output the wave form shown above, users may edit the program as the following orders: PROG 1 Choose program number...
  • Page 52 PROG:STEP 4 Choose step 4 PROG:STEP:CURR 1 PROG:STEP:VOLT 20 PROG:STEP:ONT 0.1 PROG:STEP 5 Choose step 5 PROG:STEP:CURR 1 PROG:STEP:VOLT 15 PROG:STEP:ONT 0.1 PROG:STEP 6 Choose step 6 PROG:STEP:CURR 1 PROG:STEP:VOLT 10 PROG:STEP:ONT 0.1 PROG:STEP 7 Choose step 7 PROG:STEP:CURR 1 PROG:STEP:VOLT 5 PROG:STEP:ONT 0.1 PROG:STEP 8...
  • Page 53 Example 2: To output the wave form shown above, the following example program can be used. PROG 2 Choose program number PROG:CLE Clear program 2 data PROG:REP 0 No repeat after running this program PROG:TOTA 8 Set program 2 to have 8 steps in total PROG:STEP 1 Settings for step 1 PROG:STEP:CURR 2...
  • Page 54 PROG:STEP:ONT 0.5 PROG:STEP 6 Choose step 6 PROG:STEP:CURR 2 PROG:STEP:VOLT 5 PROG:STEP:ONT 0.5 PROG:STEP 7 Choose step 7 PROG:STEP:CURR 2 PROG:STEP:VOLT 20 PROG:STEP:ONT 0.5 PROG:STEP 8 Choose step 8 PROG:STEP:CURR 2 PROG:STEP:VOLT 0 PROG:STEP:ONT 0.5 PROG:NEXT 0 Select next program to run after program 2 is complete, 0 means stop PROG:SAV After edit, use Save command to store...
  • Page 55 Example 3: If it needs to execute Program 2 right after Program 1 is executed then program 1 shall be modified to have NEXT 2 command. The following steps can be taken for the modification and execute the programs. PROG 1 Select program 1 PROG:NEXT 2 Change the NEXT command from...

  • Page 56: Multi-Unit Connection Mode (Rs485)

    4.12 Multi-unit Connection mode (RS485) XLN3640 / XLN6024 / XLN8018 / XLN10014 can use RS485 to provide multi-units series connection function for up to 31 units (If more than 10 units, please add a 120Ω resistor terminator in the last unit as shown in the below figure.
  • Page 57 SYSTEM CONTROL COMMAND: Command Description ================================================== CADR followed by address, which can be 1 to 31 and is used to access the power supply CCLS Clear status CRST Reset command. Brings the power supply to a known state CIDN? Returns the power supply model identification CREV? Returns the firmware version CSN?
  • Page 58 Sets the OPP on/off ================================================== EXAMPLES: Q1. How to read back ID for Address 5 on the system?  OK CADR 5  B&K Precision. XLN 3640,A1234567,1.13,0 CIDN? Q2. How to set up Voltage for Address 7 on the system?
  • Page 59  OK CADR 7  OK CPV 20 Q3. How to set up Output for Address 7 on the system?  OK CADR 3  OK COUT 1 Q4. How to read back Voltage value for Address 1 on the system? ...

  • Page 60: Protection And Error Messages

    Protection and Error Messages Over-voltage Protection (OVP) When the OVP is activated and voltage measured exceeds the setting point of protected voltage, the system will enter the “Over Voltage Protect” mode that will shut off the output and show OVP on the display. Press to reset the protection mode and deactivate the buzzer.

  • Page 61: Constant Voltage Protection (Cv To Cc)

    Constant Voltage Protection (CV TO CC) When this function is activated, the power supply will stay in CV mode. If load changes force the system to transition from CV to CC (constant current) mode, the system will enter the “CV TO CC Protect” state that will shut off the output and display the CVC message on the screen.

  • Page 62: Low Voltage Protection (Acd)

    Low Voltage Protection (ACD) When the machine has detected abnormally low AC power input, system will enter the “AC Detect Low Protect” mode that will shut off output and display the error message shown in the following figure. Press to reset the protection and deactivate buzzer.

  • Page 63: Remote Interface Communication Protocol

    Remote Interface communication protocol The communication protocol includes standard SCPI commands and a few proprietary commands which follow the SCPI convention. Prefaces SCPI interface enables users operate model XLN3640/XLN6024/XLN8018/XLN10014 supply through a computer or a terminal equipped with IEEE-488.2 GPIB or USB interface. Additionally, it allows remote control and monitoring.

  • Page 64: The Error/Event List

    characters at the end of each command when programming. The Error/Event List SCPI interface can offer an error/event list that contains up to 10 errors/events. Users can read the errors/events through the “error?” command in a first-in first-out manner. Once an error/event is read, the read process will clear it from the memory.

  • Page 65: Remote Communication Protocol

    Remote Communication Protocol Command Description ADDRess set the address of the machine ADDRess? return the address of the machine BEEP set beep on(1) or off(0) clear protect status CURRent set current CURRent? return current setting ERRor? return error message IOUT? current readback ISET set current...
  • Page 66 Examples: Q 1:How to set GPIB address? ADDR 10 ==>address is 10 Q 2:How to read back GPIB address? ADDR? ==>return GPIB address ADDRESS? ==>return GPIB address Q 3:How to set up buzzer? BEEP 1 ==>trigger beep to on BEEP off ==>trigger beep to off Q 4:How to clear the protecting state? ==>clear protect status...
  • Page 67 Q 11:How to read the current outputting value? IOUT? ==>return current output Q 12:How to lock buttons and the rotary knob? LOCK 1 ==>lock the keypad and knob LOCK ON ==>lock the keypad and knob Q 13:How to read the product model number? MODEL? ==>return machine model name Q 14:How to set up OVP function?

  • Page 68: Scpi Conformity Information

    SCPI Conformity Information The XLN series is entirely compatible with all IEEE-488.2 and SCPI commands (1995). Commands are included in SCPI commands (in Vol. 2, 1995). 6.5.1 Common SCPI commands Command Explanation *CLS Clear status (include error code) *IDN? Response:<Manufacturer>, <model>, <serial number>, <firmware type, &...

  • Page 69: Scpi Command Subsystem

    *CLS 6.5.2 SCPI Command subsystem ABORt Abort the Output Action FETCh Fetch Subsystem :CURRent? Return the fetched output current :VOLTage? Return the fetched output voltage MEASure Measure subsystem :CURRent? Return the measured output current :VOLTage? Return the measured output voltage MEMory Memory Subsystem <NR1 | ? >...
  • Page 70 from 1 - 10 :CLEar clear program n parameters :ALL clear all program parameters :NEXT <NR1 | ? > ser or return next program number (1 - 10 , 0 for end) :REPeat <NR1 | ? > set or return repeat times (max. 50000) :RUN<Boolean | ? >...
  • Page 71 :MODE <OFF/0,PARALLEL/1,SERIES/2|? > set or return parallel/series mode :TYPE <MASTER/0,SLAVEA/1,SLAVEB/2,SLAVEC/3|?> set or return master/slave setting [SOURce] Source Subsystem :CURRent <NRf | ? > set or return current level:0-40/0-24A :PROTection <Boolean | ? > set or return over-current state :LEVel <NRf | ? > set or return over-current level :VOLTage <NRf | ? >...
  • Page 72 :LOCK <Boolean | ? set or return key lock state :LCD :BL <Boolean | ? > set or return LCD backlight state :POWer :CURRent <NRf | ? > set or return user define current level :STATe <Boolean | ? > set or return user define output state :TYPE <OFF/0,LAST/1,USER/2 | ? >...
  • Page 73 Examples: Q 28:How to cancel all actions? ABOR ABORT Q 29:How to fetch current value? FETC:CURR? FETCH:CURRENT? Q 30:How to fetch voltage value? FETC:VOLT? FETCH:VOLTAGE? Q 31:How to measure current? MEAS:CURR? MEASURE:CURRENT? Q 32:How to measure voltage? MEAS:VOLT? MEASURE:VOLTAGE? Q 33:How to set up and read back the specific memory set? MEM 1 MEMORY 3 MEM?
  • Page 74 MEM:ISET? MEMORY:ISET 25 MEMORY:ISET? Q 36:How to save data to memory set? MEM:SAVE MEMORY:SAVE Q 37:How to set up and cancel output? OUT ON OUTPUT 0 Q 38:How to set up and read back the voltage limit? OUT:LIM:VOLT 30 OUT:LIM:VOLT? OUTPUT:LIMIT:VOLTAGE 35 OUTPUT:LIMIT:VOLTAGE? Q 39:How to set up and read back the current limit?
  • Page 75 Q 43:How to read back the protection state? PROT? PROTECTION? Q 44:How to set up and read back the CC to CV protection state? PROT:CCCV ON PROT:CCCV? PROTECTION:CCCV 0 PROTECTION:CCCV? Q 45:How to set up and read back the CV to CC protection state? PROT:CVCC ON PROT:CVCC? PROTECTION:CVCC 0...
  • Page 76 SOURCE:CURRENT:PROTECTION:LEVEL? Q 49:How to set up and read back the overpower protection state? PROT:OPP ON PROT:OPP? PROTECTION:OPP 0 PROTECTION:OPP? Q 50:How to set up and read back the overpower protection point? PROT:OPP:LEV 30 PROT:OPP:LEV? PROTECTION:OPP:LEVEL 40 PROTECTION:OPP:LEVEL? Q 51:How to set up and read back the overvoltage protection state? PROT:OVP ON PROT:OVP? PROTECTION:OVP 0...
  • Page 77 SYSTEM:E5V 0 Q 55:How to read back error code? SYS:ERR? SYSTEM:ERROR? Q 56:How to set up and read back the external adjustment state? SYS:EXT VOLT SYS:EXT? SYSTEM:EXTERNAL RESISTANCE SYSTEM:EXTERNAL? Q 57:How to set up and read back the GPIB address? SYS:GPIB:ADDR 5 SYS:GPIB:ADDR? SYSTEM:GPIB:ADDRESS 6...
  • Page 78 SYS:POW:TYPE? SYS:POWER:TYPE USER SYS:POWER:TYPE? SYSTEM:GPIB:ADDRESS? Q 63:How to set up and read back the voltage under user-defined booting mode? SYS:POW:VOLT 10 SYS:POW:VOLT? SYSTEM:POWER:VOLTAGE 20 SYSTEM:POWER:VOLTAGE? Q 64:How to set up and read back the current under user-defined booting mode? SYS:POW:CURR 10 SYS:POW:CURR? SYSTEM:POWER:CURRENT 20 SYSTEM:POWER:CURRENT?
  • Page 79 Q 69:How to set up and read back the output voltage? SOUR:VOLT 30 SOUR:VOLT? SOURCE:VOLTAGE 35 SOURCE:VOLTAGE? Q 70:How to set up and read back the output current? SOUR:CURR 40 SOUR:CURR? SOURCE:CURRENT 35 SOURCE:CURRENT? Q 71:How to set up and read back parallel/series mode? PS:MODE PARALLEL PS:MODE? PS:MODE 2...

  • Page 80: State Bit Definition

    State Bit Definition When “STATE?” command is used, the system will return three (3) bytes in the order as shown below. Byte 2 Byte 1 Byte 0 bit 7 - bit 0 bit 7 - bit 0 bit 7 - bit 0 The definition of each bit is described in the following: byte 0: bit 7...

  • Page 81: Lan Communication (-Gl Verions)

    LAN Communication (-GL verions) XLN series power supplies provide three LAN control modes, including Web server, Telnet and Sockets. First, enter the first Item “System Setting” on the menu to set the interface selection (Remote Control) to Ethernet. Then, select IP setting procedure as Static or use DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).
  • Page 82 Setting Page (Configuration) This page allows you to setup protection settings and reset/setup password for the system.
  • Page 83 Status Page (Status) Display the status of the system. If any error codes are shown, please refer to “Error/Event list” section for details. Web Control This page allows user to set up voltage/current and output. Additionally, the display will allow monitoring of the output voltage/current value (JAVA support is required for display).

  • Page 84: Using Telnet

    Using Telnet The power supply can be controlled via Telnet over the Ethernet interface. Simply go into command prompt under MS-DOS and enter: Telnet <DeviceIP> 5024 (<Device IP> is IP address of the unit; 5024 is the Telnet port). A welcome message will be shown as below: Input SCPI command to communicate with the system, such as below: Using Sockets All XLN series use port 5025 to provide the standard function for SCPI...

  • Page 85: Assemble Accessories

    Assemble Accessories Assemble Rack Mount Brackets The XLN3640/XLN6024/XLN8018/XLN10014 is designed to fit in a space of one rack unit (1U) and can be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack panel or cabinet. Rack mount brackets must be assembled before mounting the unit in a rack.

  • Page 86: Assembly Of Output Protective Cover (Xln6024/Xln8018/Xln10014)

    Assembly of Output Protective Cover (XLN6024/XLN8018/XLN10014) Safety regulation requests protective cover when the output voltage is higher than 45 VDC. Therefore, there are protective covers for the output connectors for the XLN6024/XLN8018/XLN10014. Refer to the following figure for the assembly/disassembly of the output protective cover. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3...

  • Page 87: Assembly Of Remote Sense Protective Cover

    Assembly of Remote Sense Protective Cover (XLN6024/XLN8018/XLN10014) Safety regulation requests protective cover when the voltage is higher than 45 VDC. Therefore, there are protective covers for the remote sense connectors for the XLN6024/XLN8018/XLN10014. Refer to the following figure for the assembly/disassembly of the remote sense protective cover.

  • Page 88: Accessories

    Accessories Product Name: XLN3640/XLN6024/XLN8018/XLN10014 Parts List: Item Name & Specification Remarks Terminal Block for Rapid Plug Connector XLNRC Output Rapid Connector Includes two solder plugs Rack mount Bracket kit Handle bar kit Operation Manual XLNPC Power Cord Test Report and Certificate of Calibration...

  • Page 90: Service Information

    Service Information Warranty Service: Please go the support and service section on our website www.bkprecision.com to obtain a RMA #. Return the product in the original packaging with proof of purchase to the address below. Clearly state on the RMA the performance problem and return any leads, probes, connectors and accessories that you are using with the device.

  • Page 91: Limited Two-Year Warranty

    Limited Two-year Warranty B&K Precision Corp. warrants to the original purchaser that its products and the component parts thereof, will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years from date of purchase. B&K Precision Corp. will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective product or component parts.
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