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Revision E June 2008 Copyright 2007 by California Instruments. All rights reserved. P/N 6005-962 2253i / 2253iX AC and DC Power Source User Manual TEL: +1 (858) 677-9040 FAX: +1 (858) 677-0940 Email: sales@calinst.com Web Site: http://www.calinst.com...
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California Instruments assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements. If the power source is used in a manner not specified by California Instruments, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
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VOIDED WARRANTY Any misuse or abuse of, as well as any modifications or changes made to any California Instruments product will automatically void the factory warranty. Removing non-normal use related covers or any sealed covers or lids also automatically voids factory warranty unless express written or email authorization is obtained from the customer service department in advance.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX Table of Contents 1. Introduction ..............................10 General Description............................10 iX and i Model Differences..........................11 Manual organization and format ........................11 2. Specifications ............................... 12 Electrical................................12 Mechanical ................................22 Environmental ..............................23 Front Panel Controls, Indicators and Display ....................24 Special Features ...............................25...
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 6. Calibration..............................94 Recommended Calibration Equipment ......................94 Calibration Screens ............................94 Measurement Calibration ..........................94 Non-Routine Output Calibration ........................96 Non-Routine Output Offset and Gain Calibration ....................97 7. Service................................99 Cleaning ................................99 General ................................99 Basic operation..............................99 Self test ................................101 Advanced Troubleshooting..........................101...
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Figure 1-1: Model 2253iX AC Source............................10 Figure 2-1: 2253i / iX Voltage / Current Rating Chart for 150V AC Range per phase – 230Vac in........16 Figure 2-2: 2253i / iX Voltage / Current Rating Chart for 300V AC Range per phase – 230Vac in........16 Figure 2-3: 2253i / iX Voltage / Current Rating Chart for 150V AC Range per phase –...
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX List of Tables Table 3-1: Output Terminal connections..........................38 Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors............................39 Table 3-3: AC Line Input Terminal block..........................40 Table 3-4: Output Terminal connections..........................40 Table 3-5: External Sense connector ............................40 Table 3-6: DB15 Auxiliary I/O Connector ..........................41 Table 3-7: BNC Connectors ..............................41...
Standard output voltage ranges are 150 Vac and 300 Vac RMS. The 2253i/iX models operate in three-phase mode and provide a maximum output power of 750VA per phase. A –MODE option is available which parallels all three outputs in a single-phase mode of operation.
The 2253iX offers additional features and functions over the 2253i model. Some of the features available on the 2253iX such as the GPIB interface may be added as an option to the 2253i at the time of order. Other features are exclusive to the 2253iX models.
For three phase configurations or mode of operation, all specifications are for Line to Neutral (L-N) and phase angle specifications are valid under balanced load conditions only. Specifications for 2253i models are identical to those for the 2253iX except where noted. 2.1 Electrical 2.1.1 Input...
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 2.1.2 Output Output Parameter Specification Model 2253i 2253iX Modes AC, DC AC, DC, AC+DC 3 standard No of Outputs 1 or 3 with –MODE option Voltage Ranges (L-N): AC, AC+DC Mode Low Vrange: 0 - 150 Vrms...
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX Output Parameter Specification 6.5 Arms @ 115 V 19.5 Arms @ 115 V DC Mode High Voltage range 1.25 Adc @ 400 V 3.75 Adc @ 400 V 1.63 Adc @ 300 V 4.88 Adc @ 300 V Low Voltage range 2.5 Adc @ 200 V...
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX Note: All output specifications apply below the Current / Voltage rating line shown in the V/I rating charts of section 2.1.2.1 through 2.1.2.3. Data is shown for three-phase mode. For –MODE option, multiply current by 3.
2.1.2.1 Voltage versus Current Rating Charts – AC Mode – 230V AC input Figure 2-1: 2253i / iX Voltage / Current Rating Chart for 150V AC Range per phase – 230Vac in. Figure 2-2: 2253i / iX Voltage / Current Rating Chart for 300V AC Range per phase – 230Vac in.
3.00 2.00 1.00 0.00 Vrms Figure 2-3: 2253i / iX Voltage / Current Rating Chart for 150V AC Range per phase – 115Vac in 2253i/iX Voltage Current Profile - AC High Vrange - 115V AC input 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50...
2253i/iX Voltage Current Profile - DC Low Vrange 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 0.50 0.00 Figure 2-5: 2253i / iX Voltage / Current Rating Chart for 200V DC Range per phase. 2253i/iX Voltage Current Profile - DC High Vrange 2.00 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00 0.75 0.50 0.25...
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 2.1.3 Measurements Measurement specifications apply to single chassis AC sources. See notes for other models and configurations. Parameter Range Accuracy ( % FS) Resolution Frequency 16.00-1000.0 Hz 0.1 % 0.01 Hz to 81.91 Hz 0.1 Hz to 819.1 Hz 1 Hz >...
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IEEE-488 AH1, DC1, DT1, L3, RL2, SH1, SR1, T6 IEEE 488.2 and SCPI Response time is 10 ms (typical) (Requires –GPIB option on 2253i) LAN / Ethernet RJ45 Connector, 10BaseT, 100BaseT or 1000BaseT, Data transfer rate: 460,800 bps Protocol: TCP/IP.
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 2.1.6 Unit Protection Parameter Specification Input Over current: Input Circuit Breaker. This breaker protects the equipment and is also used to turn the unit on or off.. AC input connection should be made per local electrical code.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 2.2 Mechanical Parameter Specification Dimensions: Height: 5.25 inches (13.3 cm) Depth: 23 inches (58.4 cm) Width: 19 inches (48.3 cm) All dimensions are per chassis. For /2 model configurations, multiply height by 2 for total height. Width includes integrated front panel rack mount ears.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 2.3 Environmental Parameter Specification Operating Temp: 0° to +40 C, full power. +32° to +104° F, full power. Storage Temp: -40° to +85 C. -40° to +185° F. Altitude: < 2000 meters < 6000 feet...
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 2.4 Front Panel Controls, Indicators and Display Controls: Shuttle knob: The rotating knob may be used to adjust settings while in the SET menu. In all other menus, the shuttle may be used to change parameter values and settings.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 2.5 Special Features Controller Features Controller: Programmable controller front panel assembly. Mode Available single-phase mode option (-MODE) allows the output of all three amplifiers to be combined on phase A output terminal. No external switching or reconnection to the load is required.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 2.6 Available Options – i Series Interface Options -GPIB GPIB Remote control interface. This option is not field installable and must be specified at the time of original unit order. Misc. Options -ABL Atlas Based Language Extension. The ABLE command language provides bus compatibility with 9012 PIP controllers.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 2.7 Available Options – iX Series Interface Options -LAN Ethernet LAN interface connection. RJ45 connector. This option is not field installable and must be specified at the time of original unit order. Note: The RS232 interface is disabled if –LAN option is specified.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 20 KOhm. This option is mutually exclusive with the –LKS and –EXT option. -WHM Watt-hour measurement option. 2.8 EXT Option - Supplemental Specifications When the EXT option is installed, the amplifier is used in an open loop mode and none of the regular compact iX Series output specifications apply.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 2.8.1 Typical Frequency Response – EXT Option Typical performance for EXT option models in the 300VAC range operating at 230Vrms. EXT is calibrated at 60 Hz. 230V Frequency Response 240.00 235.00 230.00 225.00 No Load 220.00...
2.10 RPF Option - Supplemental Specifications The –RPF option allows an external DC reference to be used to program the output frequency. The following supplemental specifications apply when the 2253i/iX is configured with the remote programming frequency option. (-RPF). Note that loss of input signal while in RPF mode could result in a DC output from the AC source even though it is in AC mode.
Supplemental specifications are provided for reference only and are not guaranteed. Data is based on typical performance of a Compact i/iX series power source but not verified on each unit produced as part of California Instruments acceptance test. Results on individual units may vary from the data provided here.
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 2.12.2 Remote Programming Output Parameter Specification Bus command response time: < 20 ms Ext. Trigger response time < 50 us California Instruments...
A protective earth connection is required as well. (PE). Available AC input voltages are from 115 to 230 V nominal. CAUTION: Ensure the outlet used to power the 2253i/iX is rated for sufficient current. 3.3 Mechanical Installation 3.3.1 Table top The iX/i Series AC power sources can be used free standing on a solid surface or mounted in a 19”...
E xtendable rack slides for 24”-28” deep cabinets are available from California Instruments. (-RMS option). The rack mount slide mounting holes centerlines on the side of the power source are 2.30 inches / 58.4 mm above the bottom edge of the front panel.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 3.4 Rear Panel Connectors All connections to and from the power source are made at the rear panel. For the location of the connectors and types used, refer to Figure 3-2 for i Series models or Figure 3-3 for iX Series models.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 3.5 AC Input Wiring - INPUT AC input connec tions are to be made directly to the input terminal block. The AC input terminal block is located on the right hand side on the back of the chassis (when facing the back of the unit). It is labeled “AC INPUT”.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 3.6 Output Connections 3.6.1 Output Wiring The output terminal block is located at the rear of the unit. Output connections are made to the terminal block labeled OUTPUT. This terminal block has four posts: A, B, C and N (neutral or common).
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 3.6.2 Output Terminal Block - OUTPUT Each chassis has a single AC output terminal strip. The output terminal strip must be covered usi the supplied AC Output safety cover. The terminal strip is large enough to accommodate required wire gauge sizes.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 3.7 Connectors - Rear Panel A number of connectors are located along the top rear panel of the unit. A summary of available connectors is provided in the table below. Connector Ref. i / iX Series...
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 3.7.1 AC Input Connector – INPUT – TB3 See section 3.5 for details on connecting AC input power. Connector type is KULKA 9-85-03 C/I part number is 240321. Terminal Designator Connection Description Line AC Line...
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 3.7.4 Auxiliary I/O Connector – J18 A high density D style, 15-pin I/O connector is located on the rear panel. Table 3-6 shows connections by pin number. Signal Description ACOM Analog Common RPVA Remote Programming Voltage all phases (Option - RPV) or Ext Input phase A (Option –EXT)
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 3.7.6 USB Interface – J16 A standard USB Series B device connector is located on the rear panel for remote control. A standar USB cable between the AC Source and a PC or USB Hub may be used.
15. Devices may be connected in either a Star or Linear fashion. Jack screws with Metric threads are black. Note: On 2253i models, the GPIB interface is optional. If not installed, this connector is no present.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 3.7.9 LAN Interface – RJ45 – J15 An optional RJ45 Ethernet 10BaseT connector is located on the rear panel for remote control. A standard RJ45 UTP patch cord between the AC Source and a network Hub may be used to connect...
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 3.8 Basic Initial Functional Test CAUTION: Work carefully when performing these tests; hazardous voltages are present on the input and output during this test. Refer to Figure 3-5 for the required functional test set up. Make sure the correct sense connection is present if External Sense mode is selected.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX Model 115V on 150 V range 230V on 300 V range 2253i/iX, 3 phase mode 20 Ohm 80 Ohm 2253i/iX, 1 phase mode 6.67 Ohm 27 Ohm Table 3-12: Load Resistance AC Input Line CLOCK...
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 3.9 Clock and Lock Mode (-LKM/-LKS Option) Clock and lock mode operation of two or more iX AC power sources is available only if the –LKM and –LKS options have been installed at the factory. With these options installed, it is possible to lock an auxiliary unit (-LKS) to a master unit (-LKM).
Series Programming Manual P/N 6005-961. This manual is distributed on the same CD ROM (P/N CIC496) as this user manual. It can also be downloaded from the California Instruments website (www.calinst.com Connector pin out information is provided in sections 3.7.6, 3.7.7, 3.7.8 and 3.7.9 of this manual.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 4. Front Panel Operation 4.1 Tour of the Front Panel Before operating the AC source using the front panel, it helps to understand the operation of the fro panel controls. Specifically, the operation of the rotating shuttle knob, keyboard and the menu layout are covered in the next few paragraphs.
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(coupled). For the measurements screen, selection of all phases wil default to displaying measurement data for phase A only. If the 2253i/iX has the –MODE option and is in single-phase mode, the phase A LED is always lit and the PHASE button has no effect.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 4.1.4 The Shuttle Knob Counter Clock Clock wise wise DECR INCR Figure 4-2: Shuttle Knob The i/iX Series has a single rota ting knob (“shuttle”). This shuttle knob is located to the right of the numeric keypad.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 4.1.5 Menu Keys The i/iX Series is operated through a series of menus. These menus can be reached by using a number of menu keys located along the bottom of the LCD display and the UP/DOWN cursors keys.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 4.1.6 Cursor and Enter Keys The cursor keys are located on the right hand side of the numeric keypad and can be used to scroll through a list of menu entries: CURSOR UP ( ) The UP key moves the cursor position upwards one position to the previous available cursor position.
3. Company and firmware information. Displays the manufacturer - Cal Inst., which is short for California Instruments - and the firmware part number and revision. The firmware part number starts with CIC followed by a three-digit code and dash number. The firmware revision has a major revision before the decimal point and a minor revision after the decimal point.
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 5. Memory test r esult. If all memory tests pass at power on, the message "MEMORY TEST PASSED" will appear. If not, an error message will be displayed instead. This information may be useful when calling in for service support.
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 4.2.2 Top Level Menus The following op le - vel menu choices can be accessed using the Menu ke DESCRIPT PROGRAM The PROGR AM m enu allows primary output parameters such voltage, frequency, current limit, waveform shape and voltage range to be changed.
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 4.2.3 Menu Tree enu Structure i/iX Series EVEL 1 LEVEL 2 VEL 1 LEVEL 2 PROGRAM VOLT 120.0V GISTERS SAVE REG # CONTROL FREQ 400.0HZ CONFIGURATION RECALL REG # VRANGE 150.0V ADDRESS PHASE 0.0° BAUD RATE 460800 FUNC >SINUSOID...
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 4.2.4 PROGRAM Menu Figure 4-5: PROGRAM Menu The PROGRAM menu is s hown in Figure 4-5. It can be reached in one of two ways: 1. By selecting the MENU key, selecting the PROGRAM entry and pressing the Enter key.
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX ENTRY DESCRIPTION using the PHASE key first. CLIP LEVEL Sets the clip level for the CLIPPED sine wave in percent VTHD. The range is 0 to 20 %. (iX models only). Note: Changing the clip level setting will result in temporary loss of the output voltage as the new clipped waveform is loaded.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 4.2.5 CONTROL Menus Figure 4-6: CONTROL Menus Th CONTROL menu is sh own in Figure -6 and can be reached by selecting the Menu key, selecting the CONTROL entry using the D OWN cursor key and then pressing the Enter key.
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX ENTRY DESCRIPTION STAN Power up in INT (internal) clock mode for stand- alone operation. This is the only mode for models without the –LKS option. For units with the –LKM option installed, this field is fixed to CLK/LOCK.
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# OUTPUTS Selects SINGLE or THREE phase mode of operation. If the –MODE option is installed, this field can be toggled on the 2253i / 2253iX. If no –MODE option is installed, this phase will always be set to THR for three phase mode.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 4.2.6 MEASUREMENTS Screens he i/iX Series uses a DS P based data acquisition system to provide extensive informatio n regarding the output of the Source. This data acquisition system digitizes the voltage and current waveforms and calculates several parameters from this digitized data.
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX ENTRY DESCRIPTION CREST FACTOR This readout displays the ratio between peak current and rms current. MEASUREM NTS 3 (iX Models only) CURR THD This readout displays the total current distortion for the selected phase. The distortion calculation is based on the H2 through H50 with the RMS current in the denominator.
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 4.2.7 TRANSIENT Menu The transient menu is used to program and exec ute user-defined output sequences. These output ences are defined as a se quentia l list of voltage and/or current settings that can be executed in a time controlled manner.
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX ENTRY DESCRIPTION higher than 200,000 are displayed as a floating point number (2E+05). The display has insufficient characters to display the ntire ma ntiss a so entering values above 2E+05 from the keyboard is n ot recommended.
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX ENTRY DESCRIPTION FUNC Step # Waveform selection. Available choices are Sinusoid, Square, Clipped or any of the user provided waveforms in waveform memory (iX models only). PHASE Step # Phase angle set point. (Not relevant for phase A if clock mode is internal.)
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 4.2.8 REGISTERS Menu The registers menu provides access to the non-volatile setup storage of the power source. A total of 16 front panel setups can be stored in registers numbered from 0 through 15. Each register except register 0 can hold the complete front panel setup, including the programmed transient list.
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 4.2.9 CONFIGURATION Menu The configuration menu may be used to con figure various aspects of the instrument such as the serial port, IEEE-488/GPIB address, LAN settings (units with -LAN option only) and the power-on settings of the supply.
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX ENTRY DESCRIPTION selected. See programming manual for details on use of either syntax. SYSTEM 2253iX This field is not user controlled. It merely indicates the configuration of the power system. LANetwork If the –LAN option is installed; pressing Enter...
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX ENTRY DESCRIPTION GWAddress Gateway address setting. A default gateway is a node (a router) on a computer network that serves as an access point to another network. This value can be changed by pressing the SET key and entering a new value from the keypad.
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 4.2.10 CALIBRATION Menus The measurement calibration menu can be used to perform routine calibration of the internal measurement system. The recommended calibration interval is 12 months. To enter the calibration screens, the calibration password must be entered first.
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 4.2.11 APPLICATIONS Menu Note that some of the application options list ed in this sectio n may not be available on all i/iX models and may not be configured. In this case, these fields in these menus will display “N/A” (not applicable)
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX ENTRY DESCRIPTION LANGUAGE If –ABL option is installed, this field will indicate ON. Default is N/A. All Compact i/iX support SCPI syntax standard. ADVANCE Standard on all iX Series models. This feature is not available on i Se ries models.
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 4.2.13 Elapsed Time and Temperature Screen The Etime/Temp screen displays the elapsed time since the power source has first been turned on. This is an accumulated total time in hours, minutes and seconds. The same screen also displays the internal temperature of the power supply.
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HASE (C) Phase Setting Displays phase angle for phase C. Valid values are 120 for three-phase or MODE configuration, 0 for single-phase only configuration. Any other value indicates split (2) phase configuration. Standard 2253i/iX models are set to 120. California Instruments...
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 4.3 Output Programming 4.3.1 Set the Output Output parameters are all set from the PROGRAM screen. 1. Use the MENU key and select the PROGRAM entry. 2. Press the ENTER key to bring up the PROGRAM menu.
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 4.3.3 Change Output Values in SET Mode The SET mode of operation is a mode in which changes to output parameters made with the knob or the entry keypad do not affect the output until the Enter key is pressed. The AC source is put in this SET mode by pressing the Set key twice.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 4.4 Waveform Management The iX Series employs independent arbitrary waveform generators for each phase. This allows the user to create custom waveforms. In addition, three standard waveforms are always available. This chapter covers issues that relate to defining, downloading and managing custom waveforms.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 4.4.3 RMS Amplitude Restrictions The out put of a sine wave may be programmed to the full rms value of the voltage range selected . If the AC source is in the 300 V range, the maximu m programmable rms voltage is 300 Volt.
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX Fmax is th e maximum allowable fundamental frequency that can be programmed Fmax is the upper frequency lim it of the power source Level is the percentage of the harmonic with respect to the fundamental expressed as a fraction (e.g.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 4.5 Measurements Standard measurement s are always available through the MEAS key on the front panel. These measurements are spread across multiple screens to enhance readability. Switching between these screens can be done by successively pressing the MEAS button on the front panel. This will cause screen to cycle through all available measurement screens.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX frequency will not be reflected in the i/iX Series measurements. When using an external measurement reference, this may account for discrepancies in readings. 4.6 Harmonic Analysis The iX Series model controller offers advanced power analyzer measurement capabilities. These functions can be accessed over the bus only except for total harmonic distortion (THD) for voltage and current which are available from the front panel as well.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 4.7.4 Pulse Transients Pulse transients let you program the output to a specified value for a predetermined amount of time. At the end of the Pulse transient, the output voltage returns to its previous value. Parameters required to set up a Pulse transient include the pulse count, pulse period, and pulse duty cycle.
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 4.7.6 Pro grammi ng list transi ents fro m the fr ont p anel The output transient system allows sequences of programmed voltage and or frequency changes to be ex uted in a time co...
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX Figure 4-12: Sample Transient Output Sequence This output can be accomplished using the following transient list. Step # Volt VSlew Frequency FSlew Dwell (data point) 70.00 360.0 0.100 110.00 100.0 440.0 0.900 130.00 240.0 800.00 0.250...
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX to be set to an integer number of periods. Over long periods of time, phase synchronization may get lost due to timing skew between the waveform gene rator and the transient state machine. Figure 4-13: Switching Waveforms in a Transient List 4.7.8 Transie...
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 4.8 Setting the Power-on Initialization Values The power source is shipped with default factory settings when the unit is powered up. The factory settings are: Parameter Factory default setting Voltage 0.0 Volt Voltage Range 150 Volt Range...
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 4.9 Remote Inhibit Function The remote inhibit input available on the high density D-sub 15 connector at the rear panel can be used to disable the outpu t of the AC source. This input takes either a low level TTL signal or a contact closure.
150 vac) for two-phase operation but this capability is not used in the 2253i/iX where both half bridges are used for one phase operation only. Each half bridge is rated for 375 VA. One output is taken from OUTPUT LEFT to HV COM OUT and the other output is taken from OUTPUT RIGHT to HV COM OUT.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 5.6 Range/Relay Assembly The Range/Relay Assembly (P/N 6005-712-1) is located in the back of the chassis and contains the required range and output relays. Remote voltage sense and output current monitor circuits are also on this assembly.
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX CAUTION VOLTAGES UP TO 300 VAC AND 500 VDC ARE PRESENT IN CERTA IN SECTIONS OF THIS POWER SOURCE . THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES POTENTIALLY LETHAL VOLTAGES. DEATH ON CONTACT MAY RESULT IF PERSONNEL FAIL TO OBSERVE SAFETY PRECAUTI ONS.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 6. Calibration The Routine Calibration should be performed every 12 months. Non-routine Calibration is only required if a related assembly is replaced or if the periodic calibration is unsuccessful. Calibration of the i/iX system can be performed from the front panel or over the bus. This section covers calibration from the front panel.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX The shunt must be connected in series with the load. Connect the load to the output. Use a 10 mOhm current shunt of sufficient power rating in series with the load to measure the AC load current.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 6.4 Non-Routine Output Calibration The output calibration will not affect the accuracy of the output voltage when the ALC mode is either ON or in REG mode. In these modes of operation, the output voltage accuracy is determined by th voltage measurement accuracy.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 6.5 Non-Routine Output Offset and Gain Calibration WARNING: This requires the top cover to be removed and should be done by qualified service personnel only. Dangerous Voltages are present inside the AC power source. First adjust amplifier DC offset as follows: 1.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 7. Service 7.1 Cleaning The exterior of the power source may be cleaned with a cloth dampened with a mild detergent and wrung out. Disconnect mains power to the source before cleaning. Do not spray water or other cleaning agents dir ectly on the power source.
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 7.3.3 Overload Light is On CAUSE SOLUTION Unit is overloaded Remove overload or check CL setting Unit is switched to high voltage range. Select correct voltage range. 7.3.4 Distorted Output CAUSE SOLUTION Power source is grossly overloaded.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 7.4 Self test An internal self-test can be performed over the bus by sending the *TST? query command. The self- test will run until the first error is encountered and terminate. The response to the query will either be the first error encoun tered or 0 if no error was found (Self-test passed).
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 7.6 Amplifier Module Data This section lists the various connectors and interface pin outs to the 6005-400-1 amplifier module. 7.6.1 CONTROL BOARD 7.6.1.1 J1 - LV POWE PINS NAME DESCRIPTION 1,2,3 +24V_FAN +12.0 Vdc to +24.0 Vdc @ 200 mAdc for module fan. Voltage is externally contro lled according to output current.
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 7.6.2 P OWER BOARD 7.6.2.1 HIGH VOLTAGE DC INPUT PINS NAME DESCRIPTION +250V_IN +250 Vdc @ <5 Adc, must be able to s ink current from module HV_COM_IN Return for +/- 250V_IN -250V_IN -250 Vdc @ <5 Adc, must be able to sink current from module 7.6.2.2...
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX DIP SWITCH NAME FUNCTION POSITION different master. ON to connect common of module’s LEFT amplifier as the master common signal. This switch must be ON for any single module system. This switch mu st be OFF if the LEFT amplifier of the module is auxiliary to a different master.
Model number and serial number of the instrument. Part number for the sub-assembly where the co mponent is located. (California Instruments PART c. Component reference designator if applicable (REF #) ent descript Comp ent man...
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 8. Miscellaneous Options 8.1 IEEE488 Interface (-GPIB) The GPIB interface is available on all iX Series models. It is also available as a factory installed option on the “i” Series. The operation of the GPIB interface is the same on both “i” and “iX”series mod els.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 8.4 External Input (-EXT) The –EXT option is factory installed only. If installed, this option disables the internal controller waveform generation, voltage, current limit and frequency programming as well as output relay control. Instead, a user provided AC signal is used to drive each amplifier. A 0 to 5 Vrms AC signa will provide a 0 to 300 Voltage output on the 300V AC range.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 8.5 RPV Input (-RPV) The –RPV option is factory installed only. If installed, this option disables the internal controller voltage programming reference. Instead, a user provided DC signal is used to drive all amplifiers. Note that only one RPV input is available so in three phase modes, all three outputs will track the same RPV DC input signal.
8.8 Rack Mount Slides (-RMS) For moun ting the 2253i/iX in a 19-inch instrument cabinet, it is recommended to use the –RMS rack mount slid es kit to provide adequate support for the power source weight. This allows the unit to be pulled forward for servicing as well.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 9. Option -160: RTCA / DO-160 Rev D, E 9.1 General Option –160 includes a firmware implementation for RTCA/DO160 revision D including change 2, section 16. For testing to revision E, the GUI ba sed software implementation is available. The...
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 9.3 Available DO160 Tests 9.3.1 NORMAL STATE AC M ode: 1. Normal State Voltage and Frequency te 2. Voltage unbalance test 3. Waveform Distortion test 4. Voltage Modulation test 5. Frequency Modulation test 6. Momentary Power Interrupt (Under voltage) test 7.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 5. Voltage Surge 9.4 Front Panel Operation -160 To perform a test fro m the keyboard, Press the MENU key several times until the APPLICATIONS/OP TIONS Menu appears, select the APPLICATIONS screen. The APPLICATIONS screen will appear as shown in Figure 9-1.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 9.5 AC Test Mode ollow ing sect ions c testing utput mod 9.5.1 Normal State tests Scroll to the NORMAL STATE entry using the up and down cursor keys. Press the ENTER key to select the NORMAL STATE screens. The screen will appear as shown in Figure 9-3.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX VOLT FREQ MIN Standard/Group RTCA A(CF) A(NF) A(WF) Voltage 101. 101.5 101.5 Frequency Standard/Group Group1 Group2 Group3 Voltage 105.5 105.5 105.5 Frequency Table 9-1: Normal Voltage and Frequency minimum Standard/Group RTCA A(CF) A(NF) A(WF) Voltage 120.5...
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX VOLT UNBALANCE Standard/Group RTCA A(CF) A(NF) A(WF) Voltage offset Frequency 390/410 360/650 360/800 Standard/Group Group1 Group2 Group3 Voltage offset Frequency 360/650 360/800 Table 9-3: Normal Voltage Unbalance This test will change the output voltage for phase A and B to 122V and phase C to a voltage lower by a value specified by an offset.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX FREQUENCY MODULATION This test requires a numeric value equal to the modulation rate in Hz. This value must be between 0.01 Hz and 100 Hz. The frequency modulation is calculated based on the modulation rate as defined in Figure 9-5.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX POWER INTERRUPT This test requires a numeric entry va lue equal to the test number. The tests are grouped as follows: Test number s 1 through 15 are for all Standard and Groups. See Figure 9-6 for details of the tests.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX FREQUENCY TRANSIENTS (Group 1 and A(CF) only) Seq. No Frequency Time 5 Minute 150msec 1.5sec 5Sec. 150msec 1.5sec 5Sec. Table 9-6 : Normal Frequency Transient Se quence This test applies to Group1 and A(CF) only. The outp ut voltage is set to Vnom (115 V) while the frequency is changed per the sequence listed in Table 9-6.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 9.5.2 EMERGENCY TEST From the DO160 MENU scroll to the EMERGENCY AC entry using the up and down cursor keys. Press the ENTER key to select the EMERGENCY screens. The screen will appear as shown in Figure 9-8.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX VOLT FREQ MAX This test will set the voltage and frequency to a level defined by Table 9-9. The test will last for 30 minutes. The test will be repeated using the voltage from Table 9-8 and frequency from Table 9-9.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 9.5.3 ABNORMAL TEST From the DO160 MENU Scroll to the ABNORMAL AC entry using the up and down cursor keys. Pres the ENTER key to select the ABNORMAL screens. The screen will appear as shown in Figure 9-9.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX VOLT MIN This test will set the voltage and frequency to levels defined by Table 9-12 for 5 minutes. The test will be repeate d for Group1 only as indicated in Table 9-12. All Groups will repeat the test using Table 9-12 for the voltage setting and Table 9 -11 for the frequency setting.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX FREQUENCY TRANSIENTS (A(CF) only) Test 1 Seq. No. Volt/Frequency Time 115/400 5 minutes 115/350 5 sec. 115/320 0.2 sec. 0/320 0.2 sec. 115V/400 10 sec. Test 2 Seq. No. Volt/Frequency Time 115/400 5 minutes 115/480 0.2 sec.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 9.6 DC Test Mode DC test mode requires DC mode and a steady state voltage setting of 24V DC or 14V DC. Note: Prior to test selection the Standard selection and Category selection are required. Use the shuttle to select Standard RTCA or EUROCAE.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX VOLT MAX Standard Categories A and Z B 28V / 14V RTCA 30.3 30.3 15.1 EUROCAE 30.3 29.3 14.6 Table 9-16: Normal Voltage Maximum This test will change the output voltage from 28V or 14V to 30.3V or 15.1V. The test will last for 30 minutes.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 9.6.2 Abnormal Test From the DO-160 MENU scroll to the ABNORMAL DC entry using the up and down cursor keys. Press the ENTER key to select the ABNORMAL screen. The screen will appear as shown in Figur e 9-11.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX VOLT SURGE This test will produce voltage surge defined by Table 9-18. This test will be repeated three times with ten second s intervals. The voltage values are halved for 14.0V category B equipment. Category...
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 10. Option -704: MIL-STD 704 Rev D & E (MIL704 Mode) 10.1 General Option –704 includes a firmware implementation for Mil-Std 704 revision D and E and a short version of r evis on F. For testing to revision F conform the MIL704 handbook, the GUI based software lem ntation is available.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 10.4 Available MIL-STD 704 Tests 10.4.1 STEADY STATE AC Mode: 1. Steady State Voltage an d Frequ ncy test 2. Waveform Distortion test 3. Voltage Modulati on test 4. Voltage Unbalance test 5. Phase Unbalance test 6.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 10.5 Front Panel Operation MIL704 To perform a test from the keyboard, from the MENU screen, select the APPLICATIONS screen. The APPLICATIONS screen will appear as shown in Figure 10-1. Figure 10-1: Applications Menu Scroll to the MIL-STD-704 entry using the up and down cursor keys. Press the ENTER key to select the MIL704 main menu.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 10.6 AC Test Mode Following sections cover testing in AC output mode. 10.6.1 Steady State Tests Scroll to the STEADY STATE entry using the up and down cursor keys. Press the ENTER key to select the STEADY STATE screens. The screen will appear as shown in Figure 10-3...
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX FREQUENCY This test will change the output frequency in the sequence shown in Table 10-2. SEQUENCE FREQUENCY TIME 400Hz VFREQ 60 Hz 1 minute 1 minute 1 minute Table 10-2: Steady state frequency key (backspace) will terminate the test at any time.
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX WAVEF ORM DISTORTION This test will generate a 5% THD voltage distortion on the output voltage waveform. Using a clipped sine wave causes the distortion. The test will last for 2 minutes. The key (backspace) will terminate the test at any time.
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 420Hz for 4 sec. 410Hz for 5 sec. 407Hz for 4 sec. For 60Hz only: 61Hz for 0.5 sec. 60.5Hz for 0.5 sec. After this sequence, a 5 second delay will be inserted at the nominal test frequency. The (backspace) will terminate the test at any time.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 10.6.2 Emergency Test From the MIL704 main menu (Figure 10-2) scroll to the EMERGENCY entry using the up and down cursor keys. Press the ENTER key to select the EMERGENCY screens. The screen will appear as shown in Figure 10-4.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 10.6.3 Abn m or al Test From the MIL704 main menus as shown in Figure 10-2, scroll to the ABNORMAL AC entry using the up and down cursor keys. Press the ENTER key to select the ABNORMAL screens. The screen will appear as sho wn in Figure 10-5.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 0V for 2 se conds. 100V for 8 seconds. key (backspace) will terminate the test at any time. OVER FREQUENCY This test will change the output frequency in the sequence shown in Table 10-4 before returning to the steady state frequency.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 10.7 DC Test Mode DC test mode requires DC mode and a steady state voltage setting of 28V DC or 270V DC. 10.7.1 Steady State Test Scroll to the STEADY STATE entry using the up and down cursor keys. Press the ENTER key to select the STEADY STATE screen.
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 10.7.2 Transient Test From the MIL704 DC MENU scroll to the TRANSIENT DC entry using the up and down cursor keys. Press the ENTER key to select the TRANSIENT screen. The Transient Test has the following tests:...
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 10.7.3 Abnormal Test From the MIL704 DC MENU scroll to the ABNORMAL DC entry using the up and down cursor keys. Press the ENTER key to select the ABNORMAL screen. The Abnormal Test has the following tests:...
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 10.7.4 Emergency Test From the MIL704 DC MENU scroll to the EMERGENCY DC entry using the up and down cursor keys (Figure 10-6). Press the ENTER key to start the EMERGENCY TEST. Figure 10-6: Emergency Test...
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 11. Option –ABD: Airbus ABD0100.1.8 Test Use of this option requires the following: Compact i/iX Series AC power source. -ABD option. Options installed are listed on unit’s serial tag. Windows XP/2000 PC with USB, RS232, LAN or National Instruments GPIB controller interface.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 12. Option –A350: Airbus ABD0100.1.8.1 Test Use of this option requires the following: Compact i/iX Series AC power source. -A350 option. Options installed are listed on unit’s serial tag. Windows XP/2000 PC with USB, RS232, LAN or National Instruments GPIB controller interface.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 13. Option –AMD: Airbus AMD24 Test Use of this option requires the following: Compact i/iX Series AC power source. -AMD option. Options installed are listed on unit’s serial tag. Windows XP/2000 PC with USB, RS232, LAN or National Instruments GPIB controller interface.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 14. Option –B787: Boeing B787-0147 Test se of this option requires the following: Compact i/iX Series AC power source. -B787 option. Options installed are listed on unit’s serial tag. Windows XP/2000 PC with USB, RS232, LAN or National Instruments GPIB controller interface.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 15. Option –WHM: Watt Hour Meter measurements The WHM measurement function can be accessed from the APPLICATIONS screen. Note that the - WHM option is required for watt-hour measurements. If the –WHM is not installed (refer to the OPTIONS menu), the watt-hour screen in the APPLICATIONS menu will be inactive.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 16. Err or Me sages Any errors that occur during operation from either the fron t pane l or the remote control in terface will resu lt in e r messages. Error me ges are displayed on t he L CD display.
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX Number Message String Cause Remedy -201 "Invali d while in local" Command iss ued but unit Put instrument in remote state before is not in remote state issuing GPIB commands. -203 "Comm and protected" Command is...
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX Number Message String Cause Remedy lost" contents lost -315 "Configuration memory Hardware configuration Contact CI service department at lost" settings lost. support@calinst.com to obtain instructions on restoring configuration data. -330 "Self-test failed" Internal error Contact CI service department at support@calinst.com...
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX Number Message String Cause Remedy influence (Load, voltage kickback, etc.) "Current limit fault" Current limi t exceeded. Load exceeds current limit a nd unit is in Constant Voltage (CV) mode of operation. Reduce load or increase CL setting "Temperature fault"...
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX Number Message String Cause Remedy “Peak current prot trip” Peak current limit Peak current exceeded. Could be caus exceeded. by switching EUT on or off. “Frequency error” Frequency e rror during Correct frequency was not measured self-test.
User Manual 2253i / 2253iX 17. Index ..............27 .............20 hernet ..............27 ............27, 63 ..............27 ........26, 27, 28, 64, 110 Option ............148 .............25 Ext. Trig ..............27 ternal sync ............42 Option ............147 factory ............ 26, 27, 109 default power on setting.......91...
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User Manual 2253i / 2253iX Mode Set key.............53 ............25 output SET mode............52 ............26, 27 MODE setting ..............13 Noise baud rate............72 Offset Voltage GPIB address..........72 ..............13 ..............23 Shock Options Short Circuit -160 ............113 ............21 current -704 ............133 shuttle ..............52...
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