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Revision K
August 2009
Copyright
2003-2009
By AMETEK Programmable Power
All rights reserved.
P/N 5005-966
KDC Series II
DC Power Supply
User Manual

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  • Page 1 Revision K August 2009 Copyright 2003-2009 By AMETEK Programmable Power All rights reserved. P/N 5005-966 KDC Series II DC Power Supply User Manual...

  • Page 3: Contact Information

    User Manual About AMETEK AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc., a Division of AMETEK, Inc., is a global leader in the design and manufacture of precision, programmable power supplies for R&D, test and measurement, process control, power bus simulation and power conditioning applications across diverse industrial segments.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Neither AMETEK Programmable Power Inc., San Diego, California, USA, nor any of the subsidiary sales organizations can accept any responsibility for personnel, material or inconsequential injury, loss or damage that results from improper use of the equipment and accessories.
  • Page 5 AMETEK will, at its expense, deliver the repaired or replaced Product or parts to the Buyer. Any warranty of AMETEK will not apply if the Buyer is in default under the Purchase Order Agreement or where the Product or any part thereof: is damaged by misuse, accident, negligence or failure to maintain the same as specified or required by AMETEK;...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Multi Unit Configurations ........................62 Principle of Operation........................70 General ............................... 70 Overall Description ..........................70 Bias Power Supply (A7) ........................70 Power Module (A9 through A11) ......................76 Controller Module (A3) ........................78 KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 7 Trouble Shooting - IEEE-488 / GPIB ....................107 Software Registration ........................107 Programming Syntax ......................108 Options ........................... 109 11.1 Introduction ............................ 109 11.2 MIL704 Option ..........................110 Appendix A: Error Messages ......................122 Index ..............................126 KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 8 Figure 11-7: MIL704 DC Menu - 3 of 3 ......................113 Figure 11-8: Steady State DC ........................... 113 Figure 11-9: Transient Menu ..........................114 Figure 11-10: Abnormal Test Screen ........................ 115 Figure 11-11: Emergency Test ......................... 116 KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 9 Table 8-8: Master or Auxiliary Configuration Jumper Settings ................97 Table 8-9: Replaceable Parts ..........................100 Table 8-10: Power Module Output Capacitance ....................100 Table 11-1: KDC restrictions -704 option ......................111 Table 11-2: Error Messages ..........................125 KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    While operated remotely, the front panel can be locked out and the remote control status is indicated by a REMOTE LED. A power on/off switch can be used to turn the DC supply on or off. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 12: Kdc Controllers Series I Versus Series Ii

    5005-721-1 controller as of August 2006 product shipments and is back ward compatible with the 5005-721-1 controller. Note: It is not possible to parallel a KDC Series I with a KDC Series II. Thus only KDC units having the same generation controller can used in master / auxiliary configuration.

  • Page 13: Specifications

    Resolution: 0.025 % FS Analog Input Accuracy: 0.1 % Setting + 0.2 % FS See section 2.1.5 Noise and Ripple: Line Regulation: < 0.1% of V Range Load Regulation: < 0.1% of V Range KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 14 400 mV KDC 250-50 100 mV 200 mV 400 mV KDC 300-17 100 mV 200 mV 400 mV KDC 300-33 33.3 100 mV 200 mV 400 mV KDC 300-50 100 mV 200 mV 400 mV KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 15: Measurements

    0 to 50 C / 32 to 122 F Storage: -40 to 75 C /-40 to 167 F Humidity: 0 to 80 % RH, non condensing Cooling: Forced Air. Front, side and top air intake, rear exhaust. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 16: Mechanical

    EN55011, Class A, Group 1 IEC 61000-4-2, 1995 IEC 61000-4-4, 1995 IEC 61000-4-5, 1995 IEC 61000-4-6, 1996 IEC61000-4-8, IEC 61000-4-11, 1994 2.6 Remote Control Interfaces Standard: RS232C Interface: 9 pin D-Shell connector Handshake: CTS, RTS Data bits: KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 17: Analog Monitor Outputs

    Five Push Buttons Output on/off: Push button Power on/off: Toggle Switch Indicators: Display: Dual 16 character matrix LCD LED‟s for: Output on/off Constant Current mode Constant Voltage mode Constant Power mode Remote Interface states KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 18: Parallel Operation

    Total current will be set current times number of units. Current Sharing Within 2 % typical of combined current range. (If adjusted as master/aux system.) Current ripple Multiply by number of KDC units KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 19: Available Options And Accessories

    Factory configured and calibrated for analog current programming. Following accessories are available for the KDC Series. PART # DESCRIPTION VENDOR 5005-053-1 KDC Series II parallel mode cable. AMETEK AMETEK 5005-255-1 Rack mount angle bracket, Left AMETEK Rack mount angle bracket, Right...

  • Page 20: Lc Option

    -FT Option Output capacitance with -FT option Standard Unit Capacitance per 5 KW module. Capacitance per 5 KW module. 11200 uF 44000 uF 7800 uF 30000 uF 7800 uF 24000 uF 3000 uF 7800 uF KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 21: Installation And Functional Test

    The unit should be provided with the proper ventilation. The top, rear and both sides of the unit should be free of obstructions. A 1.75" (1 U) spacing between units mounted in the same cabinet is recommended. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 22: Input / Output Connectors

    RS485 Control Interface (inactive) DB9, J19. Do not use. Reserved for future use. IEEE-488 Control Interface (option) See IEEE-488 standard for pin out. J23 Table 3-1: Rear Panel Input and /Output Connectors KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 23: Table 3-2: Output Connection Description

    J20, Pin Designator Dir. Description Not used Output Transmit data Input Receive data Not used Common Common Not used Input Clear to send Output Request to send Not used Table 3-4: RS232C Connector - J20 KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 24: Table 3-5: Analog I/O Connector (Isolated) - J22

    RTN) and a jumper between pins 13 and 3 (VPROG 5V) will program the output voltage from 0 to 100%. ISO COM Isolated common return. Internally connected to pins 6 and 10. Not used Table 3-5: Analog I/O Connector (Isolated) - J22 KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 25: Table 3-6: Auxiliary I/O Connector (Non-Isolated) - J21

    Input Output voltage modulation. A 0 to +/- 5V signal will modulate the output voltage from 0 to +/- 10% of Vout. Not used Not used Table 3-6: Auxiliary I/O Connector (Non-Isolated) - J21 KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 26: Figure 3-1: Location Of Rear Panel Connectors

    User Manual Figure 3-1: Location of rear panel connectors KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 27: Wire Sizing And Lug Size

    RUH, THW, THWN, SIS, FEP, FEPB, XHHW, USE, ZW RHH, THHN, XHHW Current Rating 0000 Table 3-7: Minimum Wire Size Table For higher ratings wires can be paralleled or refer to the applicable National Electrical Code. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 28: Ac Input Wiring

    This should be done before passing the AC input wires through the safety cover strain relief and attached them to the AC input terminal studs on the rear of the KDC unit. Wind 3 line input wires 4 turns thru toroid. Figure 3-4: Toroid Installation, -400V input model. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 29: Figure 3-5: Outline Drawing Chassis Dimensions (Shown With Safety Covers)

    User Manual Figure 3-5: Outline Drawing Chassis Dimensions (Shown with safety covers) KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 30: Analog Controls (-If Option)

    (along with the output of the supply) to have a potentially hazardous offset voltage. Exercise caution under these conditions. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 31: Front Panel Operation

    OUTPUT ON/OFF button located directly below the LED. When the Output LED is not lit, the output voltage is not present at the output terminals regardless of the voltage setting. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 32: Figure 4-2: Shuttle Knobs

    (bottom line) of the displayed menu. Otherwise, it may be used to change the value of any menu parameter pointed to be the left arrow on the right hand side of the displayed menu. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 33: Figure 4-3: Front Panel Layout

    User Manual Figure 4-3: Front panel layout KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 34: Figure 4-4: Keypad Layout

    /local state is controlled by the REN (Remote Enable) interface line. The LOCAL button can be disabled by using the SYST:RWLock command over RS232 or the using Local Lockout message when using the GPIB bus. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 35: Figure 4-5: Display And Shuttle Knobs Interaction

    ENTER key. This will 'drill' down to a lower menu level. To back up, use the BACK key or press the MENU key to return to menu level 1 (top menu). KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 36 If the selected entry contains a parameter setting instead of a sub-level menu, the parameter values can be changed by turning any one of the rotary knobs. This allows the user to scroll to all possible settings for this parameter. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 37: Menu Structure

    Table 4-1 shows the layout of the menus available to the user. The MENU key must be to select any menu. Once in the menu display mode, the UP (▲) or DOWN (▼) cursor keys can be used to move through the menu entries on each level. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 38: Table 4-1: Front Panel Menu Structure

    LIM CURR 62.50A ADDRESS Power on Screens BAUD RATE 38400 ARGANTIX. CIC6XX-1,Rev X.X POWER ON REG 07 CONTROL MASTER MODEL KDC80-125 SERIAL #12345 LANGUAGE SCPI Self test passed Table 4-1: Front panel menu structure KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 39 This information may be useful when calling in for service support. Once the power on sequence is completed, the power supply will always revert to the PROGRAM screen shown here. The power supply is now ready to be used. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 40 ETIME / TEMP Selects the elapsed time information and internal temperate read out status screen. LIMITS Selects the voltage and current range configuration limits screen. This screen is for information purposes only and cannot be edited. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 41 The range is a function of the DC supply model. Refer to the LIMIT screen to determine the maximum current that can be set. (see paragraph 4.2.12) KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 42 Note: Not available with –FT option. Sets the OVP level to an absolute voltage level. Valid data range is 0 to 1.1 x of KDC model voltage range. Note: Not available with –FT option. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 43 If the current limit is exceeded, the output voltage is reduced to maintain the set current level. If the load currents falls below the set current limit, the KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 44 DC supply operates in the CV mode. This provides load regulation on a par with models without the –FT option. The ALC has a maximum adjustment range. If the required adjustment cannot be made, no fault is generated. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 45 The peak-hold can be reset by positioning the cursor on the lower line and pressing the BACK key. This makes it easier to determine inrush current. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 46 2E5 from the front panel. TRIG SOURCE Indicates the trigger source for transient system. Available trigger sources are: Immediate mode. The transient is started from the front panel using the ENTER key. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 47 Each list point or list entry has 6 parameters as shown in the table above. To enter list point data, the right hand knob (CURRENT) is used to increment or decrement the parameter value. The left- KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 48: Table 4-2: Transient Programming Resolution From Front Panel

    100 V 0.02 150 V 0.01 0.02 250 V 0.01 0.01 0.02 300 V 0.01 0.01 0.02 400 V 0.01 0.01 0.01 600 V 0.01 0.01 0.01 Table 4-2: Transient programming resolution from front panel. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 49 Once completed, a transient sequence can be saved along with the steady state setup of the DC supply by using the REGISTER, SAVE menu. It is advisable to so, especially for longer transient lists. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 50 KDC was in Master (normal) mode as this may invalidate the auxiliary settings. This is especially important if a register is assigned to the power on default setting. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 51 KDC was in Master (normal) mode as this may invalidate the auxiliary settings. This is especially important if a register is assigned to the power on default setting. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 52 See chapter 5 for operating mode details. LANGUAGE SCPI The standard bus syntax used by the KDC Reserved Series is the Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI). If an alternative syntax is available, it can be selected from this menu. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 53: Table 4-3: Configuration Control Modes

    Switching modes between MASTER, AUX AS and AUX AT can be done by changing the configuration setting only. Switching to AUX AP mode however requires changes to the controller jumper settings. See section 5.2.1 for hardware configuration details. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 54 When using 10V input, it is recommended to ground the 5V input to avoid noise pickup. When using 10V input, it is recommended to ground the 5V input to avoid noise pickup. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 55 CURR F/S ± 9999 Calibration coefficient for current zero offset. VOLT OFST -128 - + 127 Calibration coefficient for voltage zero offset. CURR OFST -128 - + 127 Calibration coefficient for current zero offset. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 56 MCURR F/S ± 9999 Calibration coefficient for full-scale current measurement. MVOLT OFST -128 - + 127 Calibration coefficient for voltage measurement offset. MCURR OFST -128 - + 127 Calibration coefficient for current measurement offset. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 57 TEMP 37.342° The TEMP field is not a user selectable parameter but rather a readout of the internal temperature in degrees Celsius. It is provided for informational purposes only. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 58 This screen is used for information only and contains no user changeable fields. The limit values shown cannot be changed. ENTRY DESCRIPTION LIM VOLT V range Displays maximum available output voltage. LIM CURR C range Displays maximum available current under full load conditions. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 59: How To Examples

    8. Press the ENTER button to activate the new settings. 4.3.2 Display Measurement Data Measurements are always active and can be displayed as follows: 1. Press the MEASURE button located below the LCD display. 2. All measurements are displayed on the LCD screen. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 60 EUT. 5. Press the MEAS key to bring up the measurement screen, including the peak current measurement. 6. Read the inrush current from the AP field in the lower right corner of the screen. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 61: Programming Output Transient Lists

    Note that while there are parameters for both voltage and current level and slew rates, there is only one dwell time, which applies to each step in the transient list. The following sample illustrates the use of transient system to program controlled output changes. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 62: Figure 4-6: Sample Transient Output Sequence

    (data point) 0.00 75.00 0.100 50.00 125.00 100.00 0.900 75.00 50.00 200.00 0.250 25.00 66.67 50.00 0.750 25.00 105.00 1.000 50.00 100.00 0.800 20.00 100.00 0.200 50.00 100.00 1.000 Table 4-4: Sample Transient List KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 63: Setting The Power-On Initialization Values

    POWER ON REG field, use the knob to scroll to the NVM number used in step 3. 6. Press ENTER to make this register the new power-on default. 7. This procedure can be repeated as often as needed by the user. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 64: Mode Status

    The currently active mode is always indicated by the CV, CC and CP status LED's on the front panel and may also be queried through he remote control interface. Note that when transitioning between states, both or neither LED may be on due to some hysteresis in the circuitry. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 65: Figure 4-7: Constant Power Mode Profile

    CP mode. If the load has been changed, it will take some time to react again. Note: KDC units with firmware revisions below 1.11 do not have the CP mode enabled. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 66: Remote Sensing

    This will cause the output voltage to shoot past the maximum voltage and may damage the sense circuits. (Open loop condition). Figure 4-8: Remote Sensing Operation at the Load KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 67: Remote Output On / Off Control

    ON/OFF 1 10 ISO RTN Figure 4-9: Remote On / Off Control by Contact Closure ANALOG I/O ON/OFF 1 10 ISO RTN TTL\ CMOS Figure 4-10: Remote On / Off Using Isolated TTL/CMOS Voltage Supply KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 68: Operating Modes

    ANALOG I/O VPROG 5V 3 VPROG 10V 4 14 ISO COM 0 - 5 VDC 0 - 10 VDC VOLTAGE VOLTAGE SOURCE SOURCE Figure 5-1: Remote Voltage Programming Using 0-5 or 0-10 VDC Source KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 69: Figure 5-2: Remove Voltage Programming Using Resistance

    RPV input proportional to the resistor setting. See Figure 5-2 for connection requirements. From the CONTROL menu, set the VOLTAGE REF to EXT5V. ANALOG I/O VPROG 5V 3 14 ISO COM CURRENT SOURCE Figure 5-3: Remote Voltage Programming Using a Current Source KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 70: Figure 5-4: Remote Current Programming Using 0-5 Or 0-10 Vdc Source

    ANALOG I/O 11 IPROG 5V 12 IPROG 10V 14 ISO COM 0 - 10 VDC 0 - 5 VDC VOLTAGE VOLTAGE SOURCE SOURCE Figure 5-4: Remote Current Programming Using 0-5 or 0-10 VDC Source KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 71: Figure 5-5: Remote Current Programming Using Resistance

    RPI input proportional to the resister setting. See Figure 5-2 for connection requirements. From the CONTROL menu, set the CURRENT REF to EXT10V. ANALOG I/O 11 IPROG 5V 14 ISO COM CURRENT SOURCE Figure 5-6: Remote Current Programming Using a Current Source KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 72: Multi Unit Configurations

    5. The outputs of all units must be connected to the load in parallel. Make sure not to reverse polarity on any of the outputs. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 73: Figure 5-7: Parallel Cable Interconnect Accessory

    Auxiliary source. Note that this cable must be marked “MASTER” and “AUX” as the correct orientation of connection is important. A suitable interconnect cable for a two unit parallel system can be order through AMETEK Programmable Power customer service department (sales@programmablepower.com). Specify AMETEK P/N 5005-053-1.

  • Page 74: Table 5-1: Master Or Auxiliary Controller Configuration Jumper Settings

    If the same unit is used often as either a stand-alone master unit or a multi-box master unit, it is advisable to note down the full-scale current calibration coefficients for each configuration. See chapter 7.4 for calibration details. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 75 Master power source. Use R54 on the Controller Interface Board, 5005-722, in each Auxiliary source to adjust the load current contributed by the Auxiliary source equal to that of the Master source times the value of R for the individual Auxiliary power source. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 76: Figure 5-8: Auto-Parallel Operation - 2 Kdc Units

    5.2.1.6 System Connection Parallel Mode J22 (DB15) Vaux PS2 - Auxiliary Cable assembly Load CI P/N 5005-053-1 J22 (DB15) Vmstr PS1 - Master Ext Sense External Sense Connection Figure 5-8: Auto-Parallel Operation – 2 KDC units KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 77: Figure 5-9: Auto-Parallel Operation - 3 Kdc Units

    User Manual J22 (DB15) Vaux PS3 - Auxiliary J22 (DB15) Vaux PS2 - Auxiliary Load J22 (DB15) Vmstr PS1 - Master Ext Sense External Sense Connection Figure 5-9: Auto-Parallel Operation – 3 KDC units KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 78: Figure 5-10: Auto-Series Operation

    The cable used to connect to the analog I/O connector J22 on the Auxiliary unit must have a ferrite bead with 5 turns of both wires through it to reduce RF noise pickup. Suitable bead is C/I P/N 211159, Amidon # FT87A-F. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 79: Figure 5-11: Auto Tracking Operation

    The cable used to connect to the analog I/O connector J22 on the Auxiliary unit must have a ferrite bead with 5 turns of both wires through it to reduce RF noise pickup. Suitable bead is C/I P/N 211159, Amidon # FT87A-F. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 80: Principle Of Operation

    The +24 V fan supply passes through a small variable output voltage converter. The output voltage is controlled between +12 V and +24 V depending on the master DC module output current. This controls the fan speed to reduce audible noise when the module is lightly loaded. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 81 This switch applies or removes power from the DC supply board PWM controller chip. When the power to the PWM chip is removed, the fly-back converter stops switching, all the bias supplies discharge to zero, and the complete unit is put in an “off” state. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 83: Figure 6-1: Dc Power Supply Block Diagram

    User Manual Figure 6-1: DC Power Supply Block Diagram KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 84: Figure 6-2: Dc Power Supply Block Diagram With -If Option

    User Manual Figure 6-2: DC Power Supply Block Diagram with -IF option KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 85: Figure 6-3: Kdc With -If Option, Simplified Block Diagram

    STANDARD RS232 OPTIONA L DC CONTROLLER GPIB CPU/A NALOG INTERFA CE OPTIONA L RS485 OPTIONA L AUX I/O OPTIONA L DC CONTROLLER ANLG I/O DISPLAY Figure 6-3: KDC with -IF option, Simplified Block Diagram KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 86: Power Module (A9 Through A11)

    This bus bar is always live, even if the front panel On/Off switch is in the Off position. Use extreme cautions when servicing any part of this product. Each power module is made up of three PCB's, A4 through A6. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 87: Figure 6-4: Dc Module Block Diagram

    One of the three power modules has an output filter board with external sense connector. (5005-700-1) This module is always on the far right of the chassis. The other two power modules (if present) have an output filter board without sense connections. (5005-700-2). KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 88: Controller Module (A3)

    The KDC Series comes standard with an RS232C remote control interface. It can also be outfitted with an analog I/O and GPIB / IEEE 488 interface board. (Option -IF, Assembly A8). The GPIB address for the DC power supply (if installed) is selected through the CONFIGURATION menu. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 89 It is also required to operate multiple KDC Series unit in parallel or series mode. The operation of the analog I/O is controlled through CONFIGURATION and CONTROL menu settings from the front panel or over the bus. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 90 IN CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THIS POWER SUPPLY. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES POTENTIALLY LETHAL VOLTAGES. DEATH ON CONTACT MAY RESULT IF PERSONNEL FAIL TO OBSERVE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. DO NOT TOUCH ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS WHEN POWER IS APPLIED. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 91: Calibration

    5 KW 17.647 10 KW 8.823 15 KW KDC400-XXX 5 KW 12.5 10 KW 15 KW 37.5 10.67 KDC600-XXX 5 KW 8.33 10 KW 16.67 15 KW Table 7-1: Load Resistors and Current by model KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 92: Calibration Password

    See programming manual (P/N 5005- 961) for details on bus operation. Once entered, the calibration system will be unlocked until power on the DC supply is cycled. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 93: Routine Calibration

    Always connect the external DVM to the SENSE terminal. POS. NEG. SHUNT DC SUPPLY (rear view) CURRENT Measure output voltage at sense connection. VOLTAGE Figure 7-1: Test Equipment Hookup for Routine Output and Measurement Calibration KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 94: Output Calibration

    2. Use a small precision DC supply or DC calibrator to apply a 5 V DC input to the RPV input. 3. Monitor the output voltage using an external DMM 4. Select the OUTP CAL, RPV 5V screen. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 95 3. Monitor the output current using an external current shunt and DMM 4. Select the OUTP CAL, RPI 10V screen. 5. Increment or decrement the RPI 10V calibration coefficient while monitoring the output current until the measured current matches the programmed setting. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 96 3. Monitor the output current using an external current shunt and DMM 4. Select the OUTP CAL, RPI RES screen. 5. Increment or decrement the RPI RES calibration coefficient while monitoring the output current until the measured current matches the programmed setting. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 97: Measurement Calibration

    3. Enter the value measured in the MEAS CAL, MVOLT F/S screen using one of the shuttles. 4. Press the ENTER key. 5. The DC supply measurement systems will take a few seconds to set its measurement calibration coefficient based on the reference measurement value provided. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 98 7.5.3 Power Measurements All other measurements except voltage and current made by the DC supply are mathematically derived from the voltage and current measurements. As such, no other measurement calibrations are required. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 99: Non-Routine Calibration

    The Actual Output Voltage will change while adjusting the VOLT NOM DAC. If there was any change made to this adjustment, the output voltage and voltage measurement must be re-calibrated. Refer to paragraph 7.4.1 and 7.5.1 respectively. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 100 To directly enter a calibration coefficient, unlock the calibration screens first as described in section 7.2. Then select the OUTPUT calibration screen and scroll down to the CURR FS entry. Change the coefficient to the desired setting using the Voltage knob. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 101: Service

    The External voltage sense connection is Check the sense connections. Make sure open. not to reverse the sense polarity or damage to the unit may occur. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 102: Table 8-4: Unit Shuts Down After 3-5 Seconds

    DC fans. If +24 VDC is present at fan terminals and fans don‟t' turn, replace fans. Error 3: Sense Fault Check for reversed polarity sense or shorted sense connections. If the sense KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 103 Update address. See section 0. GPIB or RS232 cable is loose at power Check connection, tighten jackscrews. supply rear panel. RS232 has failed. Replace or repair the Controller. GPIB Assembly has failed. Replace the GPIB Assembly. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 104: Module Removal

    User Manual 8.3 Module Removal Figure 8-1 shows the location of the internal modules and assemblies. Figure 8-1: Assembly Location KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 105 KDC model. The voltage and current limits and the serial number stored in the NVM configuration data of the controller must also be set correctly using the RS232C interface. The KDCGUI may be used for this purpose if the authorized password is known. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 106 10. The amplifier may be replaced by following this procedure in reverse order. 11. Check the amplifier AC fuses located on the front of the power module PCB (A4), and replace it if necessary. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 107: Controller Jumper Settings

    2. Power up the KDC supply while holding down the ENTER key on the keyboard. Release the ENTER key as soon as the first text appears on the LCD display. Do not hold the ENTER KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 108 LCD at power up. You can also use the *IDN? query commend over the bus the verify the firmware revision. If you encounter problems, try repeating the above procedure. If problem cannot be resolved, contact Argantix for assistance. (email to: support@argantix.com KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 109: Replaceable Parts

    400V Input Models (-400) 250763 PC Assy, EMI Filter, 57 A, 440 V Tri-Mag SF1812 Note that power modules used in KDC units with the –LC option have different output capacitor components. See Table 8-10. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 110: Available Accessories

    Table 8-10: Power Module Output Capacitance 8.7 Available accessories Following accessories are available for the KDC Series. REF # PART # DESCRIPTION VENDOR AMETEK KDC Series II parallel mode cable. 5005-053-1 AMETEK Rack mount angle bracket, Left 5005-255-1 AMETEK Rack mount angle bracket, Right 5005-255-2 AMETEK Rack mount clamp.

  • Page 111: Figure 8-2: Replaceable Fuse Locations

    User Manual Figure 8-2: Replaceable Fuse Locations KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 112: Remote Control

    Use the Help menu or press on any of the many Help keys located in all program windows for an explanation of the relevant screen or function. Figure 9-1: KDCGUI Main screen KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 113: Kdcgui Program Requirements

    'this is not required for most operations. OPEN "COM2:19200,n,8,1,BIN,LF,TB2048,RB2048" FOR RANDOM AS #1 LEN = 1 PRINT "**** INTERACTIVE MODE ****" 'Enter and endless loop to accept user entered commands INPUT "Enter Command ('quit' to exit)--> ", cmd$ KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 114 DIM resp AS STRING char = "" resp = "" char = INPUT$(1, #1) resp = resp + char LOOP UNTIL char = CHR$(10) 'Return result retstring = LEFT$(resp, LEN(resp) - 1) END FUNCTION KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 115: Optional Ieee Interface

    Connect the power supply to the PC using an IEEE-488 interface cable. A National Instruments GPIB controller card is required to use the KDCGUI program. Set the desired IEEE address from the configuration menu. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 116: Trouble Shooting - Rs232C

    (DB9 to DB9, straight through, male to female). 3. Did you connect the serial cable to the 9 pin D-Sub marked “RS232/RS485” on the rear- panel? The secondary RS232C port labeled with RS232 only is not active even when present. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 117: Trouble Shooting - Ieee-488 / Gpib

    Argantix web site. For instructions on how to register and obtain the required access level for software and user manual downloads, visit our web site at www.argantix.com KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 118: Programming Syntax

    (P/N 5005-961), which is distributed on the same CD ROM as this user manual. The programming manual may also be downloaded from the Argantix web site by registered users at www.argantix.com Refer to the KDS Programming Manual for command syntax information. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 119: Options

    OPTIONS entry and press the <ENTER> key. A sample OPTIONS screen is shown below showing both the -160- and -704 options present. Figure 11-1: OPTIONS screen Figure 11-2: Available options KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 120: Mil704 Option

    Output voltage change may be Requires KDC50 model to Voltage Transients longer than 1 msec. support 50Vdc test level. D, E LDC501 Starting Voltage Output voltage change may be Transient longer than 1 msec. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 121: Table 11-1: Kdc Restrictions -704 Option

    Requires KDC400 model to Voltage Transients longer than 1 msec. support 350Vdc test level. D, E HDC501 Starting Voltage Output voltage change may be Transient longer than 1 msec. Table 11-1: KDC restrictions -704 option KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 122: Figure 11-3: Applications Screen

    The APPLICATIONS screen is shown in Figure 11-3. Figure 11-3: APPLICATIONS Screen Select APPLICATIONS and press the ENTER key to display available applications. Use the cursor to select the MIL704 entry as shown below. Figure 11-4: MIL704 Menu KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 123: Figure 11-5: Mil704 Dc Menu - 1 Of 3

    The above tests can be selected by scrolling to the highlighted selection using the up and down key and the ENTER key to start the selected test. VOLTAGE This test will change the output voltage for the selected phase in the following sequence: KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 124: Figure 11-9: Transient Menu

    This test will change the output voltage for the selected phase in the following sequence: 28V System 1. 50V for 12.5 msec. 2. Linearly reduce to29V in 70msec. 3. Stay at 29V for 92.5msec before returning to 28V. 270V System 330V for 20 msec. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 125: Figure 11-10: Abnormal Test Screen

    ENTER key to start the selected test. OVER VOLTAGE This test will change the output voltage for the selected phase in the following sequence: 28V system: 1. 50V for 50msec. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 126: Figure 11-11: Emergency Test

    This test will change the output voltage for the selected phase in the following sequence: 28V system: 1. 18V for 1 minute. 2. 29V for 1 minute. 3. 28V for 1 minute. 270V system: 1. 250V for 1 minute. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 127 User Manual 2. 280V for 1 minute. 3. 270V for 1 minute. key (backspace) will terminate the test at any time. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 128 The required steady state output settings for each power group must be selected based on the type of EUT to be tested. These settings can be made from the front panel of the power source or from the main Gui control screen. KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 129 Inrush Current Transparency Time 401-APU Transparency Time Voltage Switching Transients 1 402-APU Voltage Switching Transients 1 Voltage Switching Transients 2 403-APU Voltage Switching Transients 2 Power Failure Table 11-2: -AMD Option iX Test Coverage KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 130 Test Conditions 37-42 Per Figure LDC 402-APU LDC402-APU4 LDC403 Voltage Switching Transients 2 T=1 to T=100 Per Figure LDC 403-1 LDC403 LDC403 Voltage Switching Transients 2 T=1 to T=49 Per Figure LDC 403-APU LDC403-APU1 KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 131 T=50 to T=99 Per Figure LDC 403-APU LDC403-APU2 LDC403 Voltage Switching Transients 2 T=100 to T=200 Per Figure LDC 403-APU LDC403-APU3 Test requires physically removing line LDC501 Power Failure cables Test not performed with software KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 132: Appendix A: Error Messages

    "Numeric data not Number received Check programming manual for allowed" when number is not correct command syntax allowed. -168 "Block data not Block data was sent. Check programming manual for allowed" correct command syntax KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 133 Use ASCII characters only -300 "Device specific error" Hardware related Check hardware for proper operation. error -311 "Memory error" Memory checksum May be the result of incomplete data error. download. Check interface and try KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 134 "System memory lost" Memory corrupted. Recycle power. "Calibration memory Calibration data lost. Contact Argantix service department lost" support@argantix.com to obtain instructions on restoring calibration KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 135: Table 11-2: Error Messages

    “Input line over AC Input line too Check AC Line input against input voltage” high. specifications. “Over voltage Output exceeds OVP Check OVP mode and setting. protection trip” trip level. Table 11-3: Error Messages KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 136: Index

    ............6 factory default power on setting ....... 53 firmware Noise and Ripple..........4 updates ............97 front panel ..........21, 103 lock .............. 22 options .............. 9 FT option ............10 output KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...
  • Page 137 RS232C ............78 adjustment ..........44, 46 Voltage Constant ............54 Input .............. 3 SCPI .............. 109 Output ............3 self-test ............29 sense external ............56 set mode ............49 Weight ............... 6 KDC Series II DC Power Supplies...

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