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  • Page 1 MX Series AC and DC Power Source User Manual Series I / Series II 7003-960 Rev AY www.programmablepower.com...
  • Page 2 User Manual – Rev AY AMETEK Programmable Power User's Manual California Instruments - AC Power Source By AMETEK Programmable Power. Models: MX30-1 • MX30-3 • MX30-3Pi • MX45-1 • MX45-3 • MX45-3Pi • MX60-3 • MX60-3Pi (-MB) • MX90-3 •...
  • Page 3 Trademarks AMETEK is a registered trademark of AMETEK, Inc. California Instruments is a trademark owned by AMETEK, Inc. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only.

  • 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. SAFETY SYMBOLS MX Series...
  • Page 5 User Manual – Rev AY AMETEK Programmable Power Product Family: MX Series AC Power Source Warranty Period: 1 Year WARRANTY TERMS AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc. (“AMETEK”), provides this written warranty covering the Product stated above, and if the Buyer discovers and notifies AMETEK in writing of any defect in material or workmanship within the applicable warranty period stated above, then AMETEK may, at its option: repair or replace the Product;...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Power Requirements ........................40 Mechanical Installation ........................41 AC Input Connections and Wiring ....................41 AC On/Off Circuit Breaker on MX Series front panel..............44 Output Connections ........................46 Connectors - Rear Panel ......................... 60 Multiple Cabinet System Configurations (incl. –MB) ............... 68 Multiple Cabinet Power Up/Down Procedures ................
  • Page 7 Option –AMD: Airbus AMD24C Test ..................... 242 Option –787: Boeing B787-0147 Test ..................242 9.10 Option –WHM: Watt Hour Measurement ..................243 9.11 Option –SNK: Current Sink ......................245 ……………………………………………………………………. 9.12 Option EXTD: External drive 10. Error Messages .......................... 250 Index ..............................255 MX Series...
  • Page 8 Figure 3-1: The MX45 Power Source ............................40 Figure 3-2: Location of AC Input Fuse Block and Chassis Ground Connection - Front View, Access Panel Removed ..42 Figure 3-3: MX Series AC Input Connection Diagram (Rear view) ..................43 Figure 3-4: Rear Panel ................................45 Figure 3-5: External sense cable shield connection to chassis ground ...................
  • Page 9 Figure 4-45: START/VIEW TRANSIENT SEQUENCE Menu ....................149 Figure 5-1: MX Series Functional Block Diagram........................150 Figure 5-2: MX Series Detailed Block Diagram ........................154 Figure 5-3: Power Module Detailed Block Diagram ....................... 155 Figure 5-4: Power Module Layout ............................157 Figure 5-5: Amplifier Board Layout ............................
  • Page 10 Table 6-1: Calibration Load Values ............................167 Table 6-2: Measurement Calibration Table ........................... 169 Table 6-3: Output Calibration Table – MX Series I ........................ 177 Table 6-4: Output Calibration Table – MX Series II ....................... 177 Table 6-5: Current Limit Calibration ............................180 Table 6-6: Programmable Z adjustment pots ........................

  • Page 11: Introduction

    1.1 General Description The MX Series AC and DC power source systems are high efficiency, floor standing AC and DC power sources that provide a precise output with low distortion. Available voltage ranges are 150 Vac, 300 Vac and 400 Vac in AC mode and 200 Vdc and 400 Vdc in DC mode. The MX30-3Pi and MX45- 3Pi can operate in either single or three-phase mode.

  • Page 12: Different Model Series

    Series I products. The part number is shown on the model / serial number tag on the back of the MX series. All Series II will have a firmware revision of 4.0 or higher. The firmware revision is displayed briefly at power up on the LCD display and can also be queried over the bus by using the *IDN? command.

  • Page 13: Specifications

    Total Peak Total Peak Total Peak currents are currents are currents are 2 x MX30 2 x MX45 3 x MX45 Hold-Up Time: > 10 ms Isolation 2200 VAC input to output Voltage: 1350 VAC input to chassis MX Series...
  • Page 14 0.1% for 10% input line change DC Offset Voltage: < 20 mV The distortion specification for the MX Series is valid for pure (inductance < 12 uH) resistive load conditions and using a 30 KHz LP filter on distortion meter. MX Series...
  • Page 15 AC Mode MX30-1 / MX30-3Pi 1Phs / MX45-1 / MX45-3Pi 1Phs V Lo: 900 A V Hi: 450 A MX30-3 / MX30-3Pi / MX45-3 MX60-3 / MX90-3, per MX135-3, per / MX45-3Pi, per phase phase phase MX Series...
  • Page 16 R: 1 – 200 mOhm L: 15 – 200 uH Resolution: R: 1 mOhm L: 1 uH Accuracy: 10 % FS Note: Output specifications apply below the Current / Voltage rating lines shown in the V/I rating chart below. MX Series...

  • Page 17: Figure 2-1: Mx30-3 Voltage / Current Rating Chart For 150/300 V Ac Ranges

    Figure 2-1: MX30-3 Voltage / Current Rating Chart for 150/300 V AC Ranges. 100 A Current (RMS) Low V Range 50 A High V Range 7.5 15 Voltage (RMS) Figure 2-2: MX45-3 Voltage / Current Rating Chart for 150/300 V AC Ranges – Max Rating. MX Series...

  • Page 18: Figure 2-3: Voltage / Current Rating Chart For 150/300 V Ac Ranges - Derated

    User Manual – Rev AY AMETEK Programmable Power Figure 2-3: Voltage / Current Rating Chart for 150/300 V AC Ranges – Derated. MX Series...

  • Page 19: Figure 2-4: Mx30-3 Voltage / Current Rating Chart For 200/400 V Dc Ranges

    Figure 2-4: MX30-3 Voltage / Current Rating Chart for 200/400 V DC Ranges 50 A Current (DC) Low V Range 25 A High V Range 20 40 Voltage (DC) Figure 2-5: MX45-3 Voltage / Current Rating Chart for 200/400 V DC Ranges – Max. Rating MX Series...

  • Page 20: Figure 2-6: Voltage / Current Rating Chart For 200/400 V Dc Ranges - Derated

    2% to 100% of measurement range. Current and Power range and accuracy specifications are times three for MX45-1, MX60, MX90 and MX135 or MX30-3Pi / MX45-3Pi in single- phase mode. Note: Power factor accuracy applies for PF > 0.5 and VA > 50 % of max. MX Series...
  • Page 21 External trigger source input. Requires TTL level input signal. Triggers on negative edge. Response time 80 - 100 µs. Programmable through transient list system. 400 µs pulse for voltage or Trigger Output: frequency change. Isolated TTL output. Output reverts to Function strobe MX Series...
  • Page 22 Syntax: IEEE 488.2 and SCP Note: Disconnect any USB connection when using the LAN interface. Current Limit Modes: Two selectable modes of operation: Constant current mode (voltage folds back with automatic recovery) Constant voltage mode with trip-off (Relays open). MX Series...

  • Page 23: Mechanical

    External sense terminal block (Remote voltage sense) • System interface (2x) • Clock and Lock BNC's (requires -LKM or -LKS options) • RS232, USB, GPIB, LAN (option) • Trigger In BNC • Trigger Out BNC • Function Strobe BNC • Output Status MX Series...

  • Page 24: Environmental

    Function keys: Measure key will display most measurement values. Program key will show all program parameters. Output on/off key for output relay control. Phase key will switch display to show program and measured values for each phase. MX Series...

  • Page 25: Special Features And Options

    Airbus A350 ABD0100.1.8.1 Test software (refer to Avionics Software Manual P/N 4994-971 for details).. Note: Requires use of MXGui Windows application software provided on CD ROM CIC496. -ABD Airbus A380 ABD0100.1.8 Test software (refer to Avionics Software Manual P/N 4994-971 for details).. MX Series...
  • Page 26 Current Sink Option. Allows application of regenerative loads that feed energy (current, power) back into the MX output stage. The energy fed back is returned to the AC line (utility) feeding the MX. This option will step the frequency ≠0.25% of program frequency MX Series...
  • Page 27 MX45-3, per MX60-3, per MX90-3, per MX135-3, phase phase phase phase per phase 112.5 A 112.5 A 225 A 225 A 337.5 A Frequency: Range: 45 Hz – 819 Hz with –LF option: 45 Hz – 500 Hz MX Series...
  • Page 28 User Manual – Rev AY AMETEK Programmable Power Output Parameter MX30 MX45 MX60 MX90 MX135 with –HF option: 45 Hz – 905 Hz (see also –HF option specification.) MX Series...

  • Page 29: Figure 2-7: Mx30-3 Voltage / Current Rating Chart, -Hv Option

    Figure 2-7: MX30-3 Voltage / Current Rating Chart, -HV Option Current (RMS) 37.5 A 37.5 -HV Range Voltage (RMS) Figure 2-8: MX45-3 Voltage / Current Rating Chart, -HV Option – Max. Rating. Figure 2-9: Voltage / Current Rating Chart, -HV Option – Derated. MX Series...
  • Page 30 Maximum frequency at 400 Vrms is 875 Hz . Note: If the voltage or frequency settings shown here are exceeded for any length of time (> 1 sec), the MX may shut down generating an over temperature fault to protect itself. MX Series...

  • Page 31: Figure 2-10: -Hf Option Voltage Frequency Rating 300V Range

    User Manual – Rev AY AMETEK Programmable Power Figure 2-10: -HF Option Voltage Frequency Rating 300V range Figure 2-11: -HF Option Voltage Frequency Rating 150V range MX Series...
  • Page 32 The -LF option limits the maximum available output frequency to 500 Hz. All other specifications of the MX45 system remain unchanged if this option is installed. 2.6.5 WHM Option Specifications Watt-hour measurement mode: Accuracy: 0-6.000KW 0.01KWH + 0.1% <100 Hz 0.02KWH +0.1% 100-819 Hz >6.000KW Times three of the above specification Resolution: 0.001 KWH MX Series...
  • Page 33 All other specifications of the MX system remain unchanged if this option is installed. The distortion specification for the MX Series is valid for pure (inductance < 12 uH) resistive load conditions and using a 30 KHz LP filter on distortion meter.

  • Page 34: Supplemental Specifications

    2.7.2 Acoustic Noise Levels Acoustic Noise: Measured at a distance of one meter. (3 ft.) Front 63 dBA at no load to 68 dBA at full load. Back 65 dBA at no load to 72 dBA at full load MX Series...
  • Page 35 2.7.3 Output Noise Spectrum The MX series is a switching power supply and as such will have a certain amount of switching noise at its output. While the overall RMS noise is specified, the specific noise spectrum will differ slightly from unit to unit.

  • Page 36: Figure 2-12: Mx Output Filter Option Schematic

    User Manual – Rev AY AMETEK Programmable Power Figure 2-12: MX output filter option schematic MX Series...

  • Page 37: Figure 2-13: Mx45 Output Noise 10 Khz - 1 Mhz

    User Manual – Rev AY AMETEK Programmable Power Figure 2-13: MX45 Output Noise 10 KHz – 1 MHz MX Series...

  • Page 38: Figure 2-14: Mx45 Output Noise 10 Khz - 1 Mhz With Optional Filter

    User Manual – Rev AY AMETEK Programmable Power Figure 2-14: MX45 Output Noise 10 KHz - 1 MHz with optional Filter MX Series...
  • Page 39 User Manual – Rev AY AMETEK Programmable Power MX Series...

  • Page 40: Unpacking And Installation

    Series unit(s) will be installed can support the weight of the unit(s). 3.2 Power Requirements The MX Series power Source has been designed to operate from a three-phase, three wire (Wye or Delta) AC input line. A protective earth connection is required as well. (PE).

  • Page 41: Mechanical Installation

    (minimum of 15 mins) before removing any cover.) See Figure 3-2 for details. No wiring for AC input connections is provided with the MX Series and must be provided by the end user or installer. Input wiring should be entered through the right hand side (when facing the back of the MX cabinet, see Figure 3-4) wire access opening located at the rear bottom of the MX chassis.

  • Page 42: Figure 3-2: Location Of Ac Input Fuse Block And Chassis Ground Connection - Front View, Access Panel Removed

    The front cover must be re- installed prior to use and the strain relief provisions located at the rear bottom of the unit must be used to maintain protection against hazardous conditions. MX Series...

  • Page 43: Figure 3-3: Mx Series Ac Input Connection Diagram (Rear View)

    User Manual – Rev AY AMETEK Programmable Power 3ø AC Line Input PROTECTIVE GROUND EXTERNAL CIRCUIT BREAKER AC MAINS 3 PHASE Figure 3-3: MX Series AC Input Connection Diagram (Rear view) MX Series...

  • Page 44: Ac On/Off Circuit Breaker On Mx Series Front Panel

    Power modules need at least 15 Minutes to discharge to safe levels before they can be removed. 3.5 AC On/Off Circuit Breaker on MX Series front panel. It is important to understand the purpose and operation of the On/Off circuit breaker of the MX Series located on the lower left side of the front panel.

  • Page 45: Figure 3-4: Rear Panel

    CAUTION: The AC input fuses can only be checked is the MX unit is completely de-energized and disconnected from any AC power input. Note: Under no circumstances should AC input power be applied if one or more of the AC input line fuses have failed and opened up. Figure 3-4: Rear Panel MX Series...

  • Page 46: Output Connections

    MX so it will not be necessary to power down the MX and remove the front covers. This can take the form of a panel-mounted socket (1 or 3 phase) of sufficient current and voltage rating. (Not supplied with MX) MX Series...

  • Page 47: Table 3-2: Suggested Output Wiring Sizes

    260 AMPS 1/0 AWG 105.6 53.5 400 AMPS 2/0 AWG 133.1 67.4 Note: Use high temperature rated wire. Always consult the National Electrical Code and/or local code regulations for proper rating and size of wire cabling prior to installation. MX Series...

  • Page 48: Table 3-3: Output Terminal Connections

    In three-phase mode, phase A, B and C outputs are provided trough terminals 1, 2 and 3 of TB1A respectively. Connector Terminal Mode Output TB1A 3 Phase Phase A 3 Phase Phase B 3 Phase Phase C TB1B 1 Phase Phase A 1 and 3 Phase Neutral Table 3-3: Output Terminal connections. MX Series...

  • Page 49: Figure 3-6: Location Of Output Terminals (Front View)

    Always disconnect all input power from the MX before removing the front panel cover that provides access to the input and output terminal connections. Route the wires from the back of the MX to the front in the provided cable guides. MX Series...

  • Page 50: Figure 3-7: Mx30-1 / Mx45-1 Output Wiring (Rear View)

    User Manual – Rev AY AMETEK Programmable Power Figure 3-7: MX30-1 / MX45-1 Output Wiring (Rear view) MX Series...

  • Page 51: Figure 3-8: Mx30-3 / Mx45-3 Output Wiring (Rear View)

    Always disconnect all input power from the MX before removing the front panel cover that provides access to the input and output terminal connections. Route the wires from the back of the MX to the front in the provided cable guides. Figure 3-8: MX30-3 / MX45-3 Output Wiring (Rear view) MX Series...

  • Page 52: Figure 3-9:Mx60, Mx60-Mb, Mx90 Or Mx90-Mb Output Wiring (Rear View)

    MX90 and MX135 systems are shipped with external output terminal blocks that enable the output wiring from two or three chassis to be combined, providing a single point of connection to the EUT. These blocks are not enclosed however. Figure 3-9:MX60, MX60-MB, MX90 or MX90-MB Output Wiring (Rear view) MX Series...

  • Page 53: Figure 3-10: Two Mx's In Clock And Lock Mode Output Wiring (Rear View)

    User Manual – Rev AY AMETEK Programmable Power Figure 3-10: Two MX's in Clock and Lock mode Output Wiring (Rear view) MX Series...
  • Page 54 MX60, MX90 and MX135 systems are shipped with external output terminal blocks that enable the output wiring from two or three chassis to be combined, providing a single point of connection to the EUT. These blocks are not enclosed however. MX Series...

  • Page 55: Figure 3-11: Mx135 Or Mx135-Mb Output Wiring (Rear View)

    User Manual – Rev AY AMETEK Programmable Power Figure 3-11: MX135 or MX135-MB Output Wiring (Rear view) MX Series...

  • Page 56: Figure 3-12: Three Mx's In Clock And Lock Mode - Output Wiring (Rear View)

    User Manual – Rev AY AMETEK Programmable Power Figure 3-12: Three MX's in Clock and Lock mode - Output Wiring (Rear view) MX Series...
  • Page 57 For any of these system configurations, it is recommended to use the optional wiring junction box (P/N 7003-416-1). See section 3.13 for details. All output wires must be of equal length so it is advisable to place the master unit at or near the physical center of the set of units. MX Series...

  • Page 58: Figure 3-13: Mx180, Mx225 Or Mx270 Output Wiring (Rear View)

    User Manual – Rev AY AMETEK Programmable Power Figure 3-13: MX180, MX225 or MX270 Output Wiring (Rear view) MX Series...

  • Page 59: Figure 3-14: Ship Kit Terminal Block Dimensions

    The dimensions of the supplied terminal blocks are shown in Figure 3-14. Note that even if the EUT is a three-phase delta input, the output neutrals of the MX chassis' must be connected together for the system to work correctly. Figure 3-14: Ship kit Terminal Block dimensions MX Series...

  • Page 60: Connectors - Rear Panel

    3.7.1 System Interface WARNING: The system interface connectors are for use with AMETEK Programmable Power supplied cables, and only between California Instruments equipment. The Clock and Lock BNC connectors located on the rear panel are used to synchronize and control the phase shift between the three outputs when 3 units are operating as a three-phase clock and lock system.

  • Page 61: Table 3-4: System Interface Connectors

    INPUT: Analog input for External Modulation RPV Lo. INPUT: return. EXT SYNC HI INPUT: Analog input for external sync mode. EXT SYNC Lo INPUT: return. INPUT: Remote Inhibit. (See paragraph 3.12.) INPUT: return. Table 3-5: Analog Interface Connector MX Series...

  • Page 62: Table 3-6: Bnc Connectors

    Emergency Shut off inter connect. Installed only on –MB systems with –ES Option. Table 3-7: BNC Connectors 3.7.4 External Sense Connector Description Phase A sense Phase B sense Phase C sense Neutral sense Table 3-8: External Sense Connector MX Series...

  • Page 63: Table 3-9: Rs232 Connector Pin Out - Mx With Rs232 And Usb

    On MX models without a USB interface, a special RS232 cable is required to connect to a PC. With these MX models, a special 13 foot / 4 meter long cable is supplied in the MX Series ship- kit. The wiring diagram for this cable is shown below in case a longer cable has to be constructed.

  • Page 64: Figure 3-15: Rs232C Cable For Pc Connection Wiring Diagram - Mx Without Usb

    Receive data(RxD) output Transmit data (TxD) output Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Signal Ground input Data Set Ready (DSR) no connect no connect output reserved Figure 3-15: RS232C Cable for PC Connection wiring diagram – MX without USB. MX Series...

  • Page 65: Figure 3-16: Usb Connector Pin Orientation

    Use GPIB interface for multiple power source control. Figure 3-16: USB Connector pin orientation. Name Description VBUS +5 VDC Data - Data + Ground Table 3-11: USB Connector pin out. MX Series...

  • Page 66: Table 3-12: Rj45 Lan Connector Pin Out

    For information on how to set up a network connection or a direct PC connection using the LAN interface, refer to the MX Series Programming Manual P/N 7003-961 distributed in Adobe PDF format on CD ROM CIC496.

  • Page 67: Figure 3-17: Emergency Switch (Es Option) Shut Off Inter Connect On -Mb Systems

    "Caution: BNC cable must be connected for system Emergency Shut-Down" See figure below for an illustration of a MX90-MB-ES interconnect. Figure 3-17: Emergency Switch (ES Option) shut off inter connect on -MB systems. MX Series...

  • Page 68: Multiple Cabinet System Configurations (Incl. -Mb)

    When used as a multi-cabinet system, the system interface cables must be connected between the master and the auxiliary cabinets. Note: If the –MB system has the –ES emergency shut off switch option, it is required to connect the ES BNC’s between master chassis. See section 3.7.8. MX Series...

  • Page 69: Figure 3-18: Multi-Cabinet Dip Switch Location And Setting

    User Manual – Rev AY AMETEK Programmable Power Top View from back of MX chassis Interface Board Detail view DIP S1 MASTER SINGLE-CAB MULTI-CAB 1 2 3 MODE Figure 3-18: Multi-Cabinet DIP Switch Location and Setting MX Series...

  • Page 70: Multiple Cabinet Power Up/Down Procedures

    User Manual – Rev AY AMETEK Programmable Power 3.9 Multiple Cabinet Power Up/Down Procedures For all multi-cabinet MX Series configurations (MX60, MX90, MX135, MX180, MX225 and MX270), the following Power Up (Turn on) and Power Down (Turn off) procedures should be observed.

  • Page 71: Clock And Lock Configurations

    AMETEK Programmable Power 3.10 Clock and Lock Configurations The MX Series may optionally be equipped for clock and lock mode of operation. This mode is a special form of Master/Auxiliary, which requires each chassis to have its controller. As such, it is possible to create 2, 3, 6 or 9 phase power systems using 2 to 3 MX chassis.

  • Page 72: Table 3-14: Clock And Lock Initialization Settings

    Execute Trigger (GET) capability to effect output changes on all phases (MX's) simultaneously which is otherwise difficult to do. To set up a GPIB remote controlled clock and lock systems, the GPIB addresses for the individual MX's must be set to different address values in the UTILITY1, GPIB/RS232 SETUP screen. MX Series...
  • Page 73 User Manual – Rev AY AMETEK Programmable Power Note: This mode of operation is not supported by the MXGUI Windows software supplied with each MX unit. MX Series...

  • Page 74: Basic Initial Functional Test

    If all phases are loaded equally, the same current and power should be visible for all three unless the voltages are not programmed to the same level. If only one phase is loaded, current and power will only be shown for the loaded phase. MX Series...

  • Page 75: Figure 3-19: Functional Test Setup

    In the unlikely event the power source does not pass the functional test, refer to the calibration procedure in Section 6 or call California Instrument’s customer satisfaction department for further assistance. AC Line (Rear view) 3ø Connect AC Line A, B or C Input Scope Power Resistor 15 kW Figure 3-19: Functional Test Setup. MX Series...

  • Page 76: Remote Inhibit / Remote Shutdown

    On units with firmware rev 0.27 or lower, this input level mode selection is not available. MX Series I When set to HIGH, an active low TTL level or a contact closure is required to enable the output relay of the MX.

  • Page 77: Junction Box Accessory

    Figure 3-20: 7003-416-1 Output Junction Box Dimensions 7003-416-1: W x L x H Chassis 12.125 “ x 16.125” x 4.125” 308 x 410 x 105 mm Feet height: 0.875 22 mm Strain relief hole size: 1.5” diameter 38 mm diameter MX Series...

  • Page 78: Output Filter Box Accessory

    Figure 3-21: 7003-424-1 Output noise filter box. Dimensions 7003-424-1: W x L x H Chassis 12.125 “ x 16.125” x 4.125” 308 x 410 x 105 mm Feet height: 0.875 22 mm Strain relief hole size: 1.5” diameter 38 mm diameter MX Series...

  • Page 79: Fuse Box Accessory

    Figure 3-22: 7003-426-1 Output Fuse Box Dimensions 7003-426-1: W x L x H Chassis 12.125 “ x 16.125” x 4.125” 308 x 410 x 105 mm Feet height: 0.875 22 mm Strain relief hole size: 1.5” diameter 38 mm diameter MX Series...

  • Page 80: Front Panel Operation

    4.1 Tour of the Front Panel The MX Series with type P or type Pi have identical front panels although some of the keys found on the front panel are only used by MX models with the 3Pi controller. If your unit is a P type controller, these keys will act as don’t cares.
  • Page 81 REMOTE state can be enabled by the controller using the SYST:REM command. Any time the REMOTE LED is lit, the front panel of the MX Series unit is disabled. There is no LOCAL button that allows the user to regain control of the front panel.

  • Page 82: Figure 4-1: Shuttle Knob

    MODE DESCRIPTION IMMEDIATE mode Any time the ENTER key is pressed, the MX Series returns to its normal mode of operation. In this mode, changes made with the shuttle knob or the data entry keypad will take immediate effect. The IMMEDIATE mode is useful for slewing output values such as voltage and frequency and observing the effect on the load.

  • Page 83: Figure 4-2: Function Keypad

    PROG, WAVE, and MEAS keys respectively. A map of the Main menus is provided on the next few pages. There are three top level menus in the MX Series. PROG The PROG key is a shortcut to access the PROGRAM menu directly.
  • Page 84 This is typically the output voltage when in DC mode of operation. For fields that have only two possible values such as the voltage range field, the +/- key can be used to toggle between these two values. MX Series...

  • Page 85: Figure 4-3: Entering Values From The Decimal Keypad

    If the present cursor is at the bottom of the right hand column, the cursor is moved to the top of the left hand column. Figure 4-5 depicts the cursor movement through a two-column menu. MX Series...

  • Page 86: Figure 4-5: Cursor Down Key Movement

    A sample of the main menu 1 screen that appears when the MX Series source is powered up is shown in Figure 4-6. Due to the amount of space available on each screen, some menus have been split into parts. The MORE selection located at the bottom right hand side provides access to menu choices at the same level that did not fit on a single screen.

  • Page 87: Menu Structure

    AMETEK Programmable Power 4.2 Menu Structure The next few pages show a map of the available menus in the MX Series. There are three main level (level 1) menus from which all other menus can be reached. Frequently used (level 2) menus have a short cut key that provides direct access.
  • Page 88 The MEASUREMENT CAL menu allows for calibration of the AC source measurement system. OUTPUT CAL The OUTPUT CAL menu allows for calibration of the AC source output. Following the Menu overview pages is a detailed description of each menu and sub menu. MX Series...
  • Page 89 END DELAY REPEAT FUNCTION FUNCTION CLEAR SEQ FUNCTION EVENT# REPEAT REPEAT REPEAT PREVIOUS SCREEN EVENT# EVENT# SEQUENCE# PREVIOUS SCREEN PREV. SCREEN PREVIOUS SCREEN PREVIOUS SCREEN WAVEFORMS CLIP LEVEL GROUP MODE SINE SQUARE CLIPPED USER WAVE MORE USER WAVE MX Series...
  • Page 90 CONFIG SETUP 5 Series II only Series I only MEASUREMENT VOLT FS VOLT FS CURR FS VOLT 0 PREVIOUS SCREEN VOLT FS HT VOLT FS 0 CURR FS CONFIGURATION SETUP 3 menu available on Series II models only. MX Series...

  • Page 91: Figure 4-8: Program Menu

    Selects 150V, 300V or optional 400V range in AC mode and 200V or 400V range in DC mode. The actual range values may be different depending on the configuration. The value of this field can only be changed with the shuttle or the +/- key. MX Series...
  • Page 92 VOLT MODE The MX Series offers three output modes, AC, DC and AC+DC. The VOLT MODE field can be used to toggle between these three output modes. Both the Knob and the +/- key may be used to toggle through these three selections.

  • Page 93: Figure 4-9: Measurements Screen, Single Phase And Three Phase Modes

    (3Pi controller only). Figure 4-9: MEASUREMENTS Screen, Single Phase and Three Phase Modes The first three Measurement screens available on the MX Series are not menus in that no changes can be made anywhere. Instead, these three screens provide load parameter readouts.
  • Page 94 MEAS1 screen) 3. Select the measurement 1 screen by pressing the MEAS key. 4. The pointer symbol ( ) points to the programmed parameter (V, F or CL) that will be affected by turning the shuttle. MX Series...

  • Page 95: Figure 4-10: Harmonics/Trace Analysis Screen

    The fourth measurement screen is dedicated to the advanced measurements available on the MX Series with 3Pi controller only. This screen is not available on the P controllers. The Harmonics/Trace Analysis measurement screen is a true menu screen offering several user accessible fields.
  • Page 96 TRIG PHASE / SET VOLT This field changes purpose, depending on the trigger source selected immediately above it. If the trigger source equals IMM or PHASE A, this field can be used to program the trigger phase MX Series...
  • Page 97 VIEW field. Once on the VIEW field, press the ENTER key. This will not trigger a new acquisition, which means the original data is retained. MX Series...

  • Page 98: Figure 4-11: Transients Menu

    The effect is that of changing the output voltage and frequency simultaneously. Note: While this transient is programmed as a single transient step, two list entries are required to store this information. As such, every VOLT/FREQ SWEEP/STEP used will consume two list entries at a time. MX Series...

  • Page 99: Figure 4-12: Voltage Surge/Sag Setup Screen

    TO VOLT level. The DUR SCALE defines the time scale of this parameter in CYCLES or SECONDS END VOLT This is the output voltage level at the end of the transient EVENT and after a time specified by the DURATION MX Series...
  • Page 100 It is a good practice to enter spaced EVENT #’s to allow insertion of an EVENT later if needed. (For example, space them by 5.) Entry of a sequence EVENT # number will cause the display to return to the TRANSIENT screen. MX Series...

  • Page 101: Figure 4-13: Voltage Sweep/Step Setup Screen

    50 user-defined waveforms or the three standard waveforms. The output wave shape changes upon entry into each step and remains in effect for the duration of the step. The default wave shape is always the SINE (sine wave). MX Series...
  • Page 102 It is a good practice to enter spaced EVENT #’s to allow insertion of an EVENT later if needed. (For example, space them by 5.) Entry of a sequence EVENT # number will cause the display to return to the TRANSIENT screen. MX Series...

  • Page 103: Figure 4-14: Frequency Sweep/Step Setup Screen

    It is a good practice to enter spaced EVENT #’s to allow insertion of an EVENT later if needed. (For example, space them by 5.) Entry of a sequence EVENT # number will cause the display to return to the TRANSIENT screen. MX Series...

  • Page 104: Figure 4-15 Voltage/Frequency Sweep/Step Setup Screen

    The number of times the transient event is generated is equal to the REPEAT + 1. Leave this value at zero if only one execution of this event in the list is required. MX Series...

  • Page 105: Figure 4-16:Start/View Transient Sequence Screen

    Be careful not to press ENTER accidentally while on this field as you will loose the programmed transient list. Note that a list may be stored as part of the front panel setup in the nonvolatile memory registers. MX Series...

  • Page 106: Figure 4-17: Waveforms Menu

    This mode can be used to display any of the available user defined waveforms in a time domain display. Previewing a waveform can be useful if you are unsure about the nature of the waveform that was stored. MX Series...
  • Page 107 User defined waveforms can be given a symbolic name of up to twelve characters. The use of any of the three standard waveform names (SINE, SQUARE and CLIPPED) should be avoided, as the MX controller will reject it. MX Series...
  • Page 108 If the MODE is set to either VIEW option, the waveform data under the cursor will be displayed when the ENTER key is pressed. Press the ENTER key again to return to the WAVEFORMS menu. MX Series...

  • Page 109: Figure 4-18: Applications Menus

    Watt Hour meter measurement option. Tracks energy usage over a period of time and calculates Watt Hours used. REGENERATE The REGENERATE entry is enabled only if the –SNK option is installed. It provides access to the setting for driving regenerative load. MX Series...

  • Page 110: Figure 4-19: Setup Registers Menu

    If ENTER is pressed again, the register will be recalled and the new values take effect. To edit the register content, change all parameters that need to be changed. Pressing ENTER will save the new values and make them active. MX Series...

  • Page 111: Figure 4-20: Utility Menus

    Voltage sensing for regulation and measurement can be selected for internal or external. External voltage sensing can compensate for voltage drops caused by load cable impedance. To achieve the best output regulation select external sense and connect the voltage sense wires at the load. MX Series...
  • Page 112 To manually set the IP and Gateway address, enter the address from the keypad. The Port address is normally set to 5025. The number of host bits is a function of the network address range. MX Series...
  • Page 113 To save a new viewing angle setting, change the number to the desired value using the knob or the keypad and press the ENTER key. The new value will blink. To save it permanently, press the SET key. MX Series...

  • Page 114: Figure 4-21: Gpib/Rs232 Setup Menu

    4 different interfaces although only one can be used at the same time. Refer to the MX Series Programming Manual P/N 7003-961 distributed in Adobe PDF format on the same CD ROM as this user manual for more details on using the RS232, USB or LAN interface.

  • Page 115: Figure 4-22: Voltage/Current Control Setup Menu

    TB1B (A and Neutral). In three-phase mode, power for phase A, B and C is available on terminal block TB1A and the neutral connection is still on TB1B but the A output on TB1B is not connected. MX Series...

  • Page 116: Figure 4-23: Initial Setup Menus

    OUTPUT RELAY Sets the power-on state of the output relay. Available settings are ON or OFF. INITIAL SETUP 3 VOLT SENSE Sets the power-on state of the voltage sense mode. Available settings are Internal (INT) or External (EXT). MX Series...
  • Page 117 VOLT ALC Determines ALC mode at power on. The ALC mode adjusts the output voltage based on internal voltage measurement system and provides enhanced output regulation and accuracy. Available settings are ON, OFF or REG (Series II only). MX Series...

  • Page 118: Figure 4-24: Limit Setup Menu

    Phase angle of phase C with respect to phase A in three phase mode. If the AC source is a single phase model, this field will shown 0°. If the AC source is a split phase model, this field will shown 180°. MX Series...

  • Page 119: Figure 4-25: Configuration Setup Menus

    N/A (not available). IEC 4-13 Indicates the presence of the IEC 1000-4-13 test option. If this option is installed, this field will show ON. If this option is not installed, this field will show N/A (not available). MX Series...
  • Page 120 NOTE: If the MB option is enabled, great care MUST be taken to set the correct SYSTEM setting for the configured hardware. Failing do so will result in incorrect operation of the MX system and could even result in damage of MX or the equipment under test. MX Series...
  • Page 121 ON indicates the option is present, N/A indicates the option is not installed. This field, when ON, indicate the presence of the frequency control option. This option will cause the frequency to fluctuate ±0.25% of the program value. MX Series...

  • Page 122: Figure 4-26: Output Impedance Menu

    Note: The Programmable Impedance function of the MX30-3Pi or MX45-3Pi is mutually exclusive with the Automatic Voltage Level Control (ALC) mode of operation. One must be turned off the enable the other. MX Series...

  • Page 123: Figure 4-27: Measurement Cal Factors Menu (Series I Only)

    CURR 0 Zero offset current measurement calibration factor. (Series I only) CURR FS HT Temperature compensated full-scale current measurement calibration factor. (Series I only) CURR 0 HT Temperature compensated zero offset current measurement calibration factor. (Series I only) MX Series...

  • Page 124: Figure 4-29: Output Cal Factors Menu (Series I Only)

    AC source output impedance. IMP. REACT MIN Minimum reactive AC source output impedance. The AC source has output impedance greater than zero. This value determines the minimum inductive component of the AC source output impedance. MX Series...

  • Page 125: Output Programming

    To change the output frequency: Counter Clock Clock wise wise DECR INCR 1. Place the cursor on the FREQ entry 2. Rotate the knob clockwise to increase the value, counterclockwise to decrease the value These changes take effect immediately. MX Series...
  • Page 126 4.3.5 Changing Voltage Output Modes The MX Series supports AC mode, DC mode and AC+DC mode (-3Pi only). The voltage mode can be selected from the PROGRAM 2 screen, VOLT MODE field. The shuttle or +/- key will toggle between available modes.

  • Page 127: Waveform Management [3Pi Controller Only]

    For most AC applications, a sine wave shape is used. The sine wave is one of the standard waveforms provided on all MX Series models. This standard sine wave is always available and is the default waveform at power-on. On MX models with the 3Pi controller, two more standard waveforms are available, square and clipped.

  • Page 128: Figure 4-33: Custom Waveform Creation With Gui Program

    The active group is selected in the INITIAL SETUP menu. Custom waveforms cannot be created from the front panel of the MX Series. Rather, they have to be downloaded through one of the remote control interfaces. A Windows based program is included with the MX Series that allows waveforms to be created and downloaded easily.
  • Page 129 300 V rms. The MX Series power source automatically limits the maximum allowable programmed rms voltage of a any custom waveform by calculating the crest factor of the selected waveform and controlling the rms limit accordingly.

  • Page 130: Figure 4-34: Waveform Crest Factor Affects Max. Rms Voltage

    300 V rms as this still falls within the same peak voltage limitation of the AC source. If the MX Series is used over the bus, the “:VOLT? MAX” query command can be used to determine the maximum allowable RMS voltage for the selected waveform. Using the returned value as part of a program will prevent range errors.

  • Page 131: Figure 4-35: Waveform Frequency Domain View Mode

    Waveforms can be switched as part of the transient system. Each transient type setup menu has a FUNCTION field. This field allows selection of any of the standard or custom waveforms available in the selected group. Refer to the section on transients for more details on using transient list to switch output waveforms. MX Series...

  • Page 132: Standard Measurements

    MEAS button on the front panel. This will cause the screen to cycle through all available measurement screens. 4.5.1 Standard Controller Measurements For MX Series power sources with the –1 or –3 standard controllers, the following two measurement screens are available: Mode...
  • Page 133 User Manual – Rev AY AMETEK Programmable Power 4.5.2 3Pi Controller Measurements For MX Series with the -3Pi controller, the following four measurement screens are available: Mode AC+DC MEASUREMENTS 1 VOLTAGE AC rms voltage DC Voltage AC rms voltage CURRENT...

  • Page 134: Advanced Measurements [3Pi Controller Only]

    The measurement system on the MX Series I uses a data acquisition system with a 6.6 kHz bandwidth in three-phase mode. The MX Series uses 16 kHz. This means that high frequency components of the measured signal are filtered out.

  • Page 135: Figure 4-36: Scrolling Through Tabular Fft Data

    The UP and DOWN cursor keys have no effect in this display mode. Arrow indicator points to harmonic for which readout is Counter Clock shown on the Clock wise wise left. Can be moved with DECR INCR knob. Figure 4-37: Scrolling through bar chart FFT Data MX Series...
  • Page 136 VIEW field. Pressing the ENTER key will re-display the data without triggering a new acquisition. (This is true even if you were in CONT trigger mode.) To start a new acquisition, you must go through the START field instead. MX Series...

  • Page 137: Figure 4-38: Scrolling Through Acquired Waveform Data

    To change the horizontal display scale without re-triggering an acquisition, press the ENTER key to return to the HARMONICS/TRACE ANALYSIS screen, change the SCALE value, move the cursor to the VIEW field and press ENTER. This will display the same data set at the new scale without triggering a new acquisition. MX Series...
  • Page 138 Display updates will occur about once per second. 4.6.3.2 Trigger source The MX Series 3Pi controller offers a choice of trigger sources in front panel operation mode. The following trigger sources are available from the HARMONICS/TRACE ANALYSIS, TRIG SOURCE field:...

  • Page 139: Figure 4-39: Set Volt Trigger Source Acquisition

    90° in the PROGRAM 2 screen. START [ENTER] ACQUISITION WINDOW TRIGGER DELAY TRIGGER = SET VOLT 120 Figure 4-39: SET VOLT Trigger Source Acquisition MX Series...
  • Page 140 START [ENTER] key is pressed but will wait for the trigger event. Closing the output relay will generate the trigger event. If the output relay was already closed when the START [ENTER] key is pressed, the trigger will occur immediately. MX Series...

  • Page 141: Figure 4-40: Positive Trigger Delay (Post Trigger Data)

    Figure 4-40: Positive Trigger Delay (Post Trigger Data) Positive trigger delay values may be set from 0.0 ms to 1000.0 ms (1 second) in 0.1 ms increments. The value may be entered directly from the keyboard or using the knob. MX Series...

  • Page 142: Figure 4-41: Negative Trigger Delay (Pre-Trigger Data)

    -20 ms. Notice that the data acquisition window now contains data that occurred before the user pressed the ENTER key to start the acquisition. Figure 4-41: Negative Trigger Delay (Pre-Trigger Data) MX Series...

  • Page 143: Transient Programming

    AC source to change the output amplitude. Step transients can only be programmed through the bus, not the front panel. Refer to the SCPI Programming Manual for more information about programming Step transients and triggers. MX Series...

  • Page 144: Figure 4-42: Pulse Transients

    16.6 ms or 60 Hz and the duty cycle is 33%. Figure 4-42: Pulse Transients Note that Pulse transients can only be programmed over the bus, not the front panel. Refer to the SCPI Programming Manual for more information about programming Pulse transients and triggers. MX Series...

  • Page 145: Figure 4-43: List Transients

    VOLT SURGE/SAG SETUP menu. 7. If you have a three-phase configuration and are in the three-phase mode, use the PHASE key to select all three phases. (øABC will be displayed in the top right corner of the screen.) MX Series...
  • Page 146 Notice that we effectively combined steps 0 and 1 from Figure 4-43 into a single list event. 14. If you have an MX Series AC source, move down to the FUNCTION field and use the knob to select SINE. The knob will allow you to scroll through all available wave shapes in the active WAVE GROUP.
  • Page 147 Slew rates cannot be programmed from the front panel and are always set to their maximum values at power on. To use programmable slew rates, the AC source must be programmed over the bus. Refer to the SCPI Programming Manual for more information about programming slew rates. MX Series...

  • Page 148: Figure 4-44: Switching Waveforms In A Transient List

    Over long periods of time, phase synchronization may get lost due to timing skew between the waveform generator and the transient state machine. Figure 4-44: Switching Waveforms in a Transient List MX Series...

  • Page 149: Figure 4-45: Start/View Transient Sequence Menu

    3. The cursor will default to the SAVE REGISTER # position. Enter a number from 0 through 7 and press the ENTER key. 4. A message will appear at the bottom of the screen indicating that the front panel settings and the transient list data have been saved in the setup register you selected. MX Series...

  • Page 150: Principle Of Operation

    5. Principle of Operation 5.1 General An explanation of the circuits in the MX Series is given in this section. Refer to Figure 5-1 for a basic functional block diagram of the system. Figure 5-2 shows a more detailed system interconnect for a MX-45-1 single-phase output unit.
  • Page 151 LV Supply to provide sufficient cooling of the supply and the other modules in the top section of the MX. The individual assemblies are described in more detail in the following paragraphs. Refer to Figure 5-1 for an overall functional block diagram. MX Series...

  • Page 152: Controller Assembly

    MX units is also on this board assembly. On MX Series I units, this board contains only Phase A circuitry in addition to the CPU logic. On MX Series II unit, all three phases are contained on the same board. If the -413 option is present, a separate inter harmonic generator board is connected to the CPU board.
  • Page 153 User Manual – Rev AY AMETEK Programmable Power MX Series...

  • Page 154: Figure 5-2: Mx Series Detailed Block Diagram

    User Manual - Rev AV AMETEK Programmable Power Figure 5-2: MX Series Detailed Block Diagram MX Series...

  • Page 155: Figure 5-3: Power Module Detailed Block Diagram

    User Manual - Rev AV AMETEK Programmable Power...

  • Page 156: System Interface Board

    Two green LED’s on the system interface board are lit when the ± 15 V and ± 19 V are in regulation. If an overload condition causes the output to drop more than 10% or the output has failed, the corresponding LED will extinguish. This feature is helpful in troubleshooting the unit. See Service section 6. MX Series...

  • Page 157: Power Module

    AC to AC or AC to DC converter. The three power modules are identical and can be interchanged if needed although this is not recommended under normal use. The power module is depicted in Figure 5-4. Figure 5-4: Power Module Layout MX Series...
  • Page 158 Vac ./ 400 Vdc) or low (150 Vac / 200 Vdc) output voltage range. Note that some configurations of the MX Series may be hardwired for single range use. The modulator contains several feedback loops that control the current sharing and output regulation of the four power amplifier boards.

  • Page 159: Figure 5-5: Amplifier Board Layout

    The connections between the Modulator board and the Amplifier boards are one to one. (Connectors line up with amplifier boards). The layout of the Amplifier board is shown in Figure 5-5. Figure 5-5: Amplifier Board Layout MX Series...
  • Page 160 This provides for lower levels of audible noise during minimal load conditions. 5.7.6 Output Snubber Board A small output snubber board is attached to the output terminals of each power module. This snubber provides the required operating stability of the amplifiers. MX Series...
  • Page 161 VOLTAGES UP TO 480 VAC AND 500 VDC ARE PRESENT IN CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THIS POWER SOURCE. 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. MX Series...

  • Page 162: Calibration

    The cardinal calibration points used during calibration are chosen to obtain optimal performance at the typical operating points of the MX Series. If the typical application in which the MX system is used is unusual, it may be better to calibrate it at different operating points than the ones used in this manual.

  • Page 163: Front Panel Calibration Screens

    To select the MEASUREMENT CALIBRATION screen, follow the same steps as outlined above but select the MEASUREMENT CAL entry instead of OUTPUT CAL. If another CALIBRATION screen has been accessed since power-up, no password is needed. Otherwise, enter the same password as indicated above. MX Series...

  • Page 164: Figure 6-1: Calibration Setup Mx45-1 (Rear View)

    User Manual - Rev AV AMETEK Programmable Power 3ø AC Line Input Connect A and N SENSE LEADS A EUT CONNECTION Figure 6-1: Calibration Setup MX45-1 (Rear view) MX Series...

  • Page 165: Figure 6-2: Calibration Setup Mx30-3Pi, Mx45-3Pi Or Mx30-3, Mx45-3 (Rear View)

    User Manual - Rev AV AMETEK Programmable Power 3ø AC Line Input Connect A, B or C SENSE LEADS N C B A CONNECTION Figure 6-2: Calibration Setup MX30-3Pi, MX45-3Pi or MX30-3, MX45-3 (Rear view) MX Series...

  • Page 166: Routine Measurement Calibration

    AMETEK Programmable Power 6.3 Routine Measurement Calibration The MX Series controller measures voltage and current by digitizing both voltage and current waveforms on each available output phase. This data is subsequently processed and use to calculate all measurement parameters such as VRMS, IRMS, Power, VA, Frequency etc. To calibrate all measurements, only the voltage and current measurement need to be calibrated specifically.

  • Page 167: Table 6-1: Calibration Load Values

    10.67 Ω, 9.6.kW 5.3 Ω, 7.5KW 3.6 Ω, 28.5 kW DC Current Full Scale 80 Ω, 350 W 80 Ω, 350 W 80 Ω, 350 W 80 Ω, 350 W DC Current Zero Scale Table 6-1: Calibration Load Values MX Series...
  • Page 168 DC Volt Zero: [Applies to MX Series I only] Go to the PROGRAM 2 screen and program the DC mode. Go to the PROGRAM screen and select the 400 V range. Set the output to +2.0 volts. Go to the MEASUREMENT CALIBRATION screen and enter the value displayed on the external meter for the VOLT ZERO parameter.

  • Page 169: Table 6-2: Measurement Calibration Table

    For a multi-phase power system, repeat Paragraph 6.3 for each phase. Move the external test equipment to the phase that is being calibrated. Refer to Figure 6-2. While viewing the calibration screen, press the PHASE key to select the respective phase. MX Series...

  • Page 170: Routine Output Calibration

    For best results, it is recommended to perform the measurement calibration procedure first. See section 6.3. The MX Series I has more calibration coefficients than the MX Series II. Where relevant, this is indicated. On Series II models, the output calibration screens will show only available cal factors.
  • Page 171 For Series II MX units, proceed to section 6.4.3 as there is only one calibration range. 150 VAC Range DC Zero: [Applies to MX Series I only] Press the PROGRAM key and select the 150 Range with the shuttle. Program the output to 0.0 volts.
  • Page 172 Save this value by pressing the SET. 300 VAC Range Volt HI Freq: [Applies to MX Series I only] Program the output to 240.0 volts and 400 Hz. Go to the OUTPUT CAL screen and select the V HI FREQ parameter. Adjust the output with the shuttle for an output of 240.0 ±...
  • Page 173 SET key. 400 VDC Range + Full-scale: [Applies to MX Series I only] Program + 320.0 volts. Once the output settings are made, turn on the ALC mode and allow the output on all phases to settle. Next, proceed to the output calibration screen.
  • Page 174 6.4.7 Phase Angle Calibration Output phase angle calibration is required only on MX Series models capable of three-phase mode operation. A phase meter is required to perform this calibration. This calibration can be done in either high or low voltage range as long as the maximum input voltage of the phase meter input is not exceeded.
  • Page 175 10. Select the INTER HARM FS value. 11. Use the shuttle to calibrate the output voltage to 20.00 ± 1.0 volts rms. 12. Select REFERENCE and program OFF with the shuttle. 13. Open output relay. This completes the -413 option calibration. MX Series...

  • Page 176: Figure 6-5: -413 Option Aux Generator Adjustments

    User Manual - Rev AV AMETEK Programmable Power Top View from back of MX chassis Interface Board Shield Adjustments CPU/Phase A Detail view 7003-719 Generator IEC413 R9 R10 R11 board Figure 6-5: -413 Option Aux Generator Adjustments MX Series...

  • Page 177: Table 6-3: Output Calibration Table - Mx Series I

    400 Hz R9, R10, R11 20 ± 1.0 Vrms 1800 Hz INTER HARM FS 20 ± 1.0 Vrms Table 6-3: Output Calibration Table – MX Series I CALIBRATION PROGRAM VALUES CALIBRATION VALUE ADJUST TO 300 VAC range DC Zero 300 VAC range, 0.0 V, VOLT ZERO 0 ±...

  • Page 178: Non-Routine Calibration

    If it is not, adjust the pot behind the hole in the upper left corner of the module so the C output matches the A output within 50mVolts. 7. Power down system and replace the wires to terminals 6 and 7 on the B and C modules. MX Series...
  • Page 179 9. If power system under adjustment is an MX135, then repeat steps 6, 7 and 8 above for the second auxiliary cabinet. 10. Power down system and replace the wires to terminals 6 and 7 on the auxiliary power modules. MX Series...

  • Page 180: Table 6-5: Current Limit Calibration

    ADJUST MX30-1 R195 MX30-1 R195, R196, R197 MX45-1 R195 MX45-3 R195, R196, R197 MX90 R195, R196, R197 MX135 R195, R196, R197 Table 6-5: Current Limit Calibration Repeat this adjustment for the Phase B and Phase C if present. MX Series...
  • Page 181 MX controller. These pots were originally adjusted at the factory and normally do not have to be adjusted again. The Full Scale calibration coefficients should have enough adjustment range. Double MX Series...

  • Page 182: Table 6-6: Programmable Z Adjustment Pots

    For Series II MX units, all adjustments are on the 7003-718 controller board. The reference designators are the same on either series controller. 12. Repeat steps 2 through 11 for phase B and C. (except on single phase only models). MX Series I R resistive Xl inductive...

  • Page 183: Service

    AC power outlet TB1A and TB1B 7.3.2 Poor Output Voltage Regulation CAUSE SOLUTION Unit is overloaded Remove overload Unit is programmed to wrong voltage Select correct voltage range. range. Input line has fallen below spec. limit. Check input supply voltage. MX Series...
  • Page 184 Check polarity setting or RI Mode. Use rear panel are shorted together. OUTPut:RI[:LEVel] LOW/HIGH command to set RI mode to high or low. Current limit programmed down or to zero. Program current limit higher. Voltage programmed down or to zero. Turn amplitude control up. MX Series...

  • Page 185: Advanced Troubleshooting

    7.4.3 Initial Inspection Make a visual inspection of the unit and ensure all the connectors are properly mated and there are no loose wires. 7.4.4 Fuse Check Using an ohmmeter, check input fuses F1, F2 and F3 for continuity. MX Series...
  • Page 186 DC bus. If any of them are open, then one or more of the amplifier sections has a damaged device on the heat sink assemblies and the power module assembly will have to be serviced. MX Series...

  • Page 187: Factory Assistance

    Contact customer service support@calinst.com for module exchange information. 7.5 Factory Assistance If the problem with the cabinet or one of the power modules cannot be isolated, contact the factory for assistance. MX Series...

  • Page 188: Fuses

    AC mains input, 208 - 240V. 200A 270246 F1, F2, F3 AC mains input, 400 - 480V 110A 270226 Power Module PFC Fuse 100A 270249 F1 – F8 AMP Heat Sink Fuses 270168 Table 7-2: MX Fuse Ratings MX Series...

  • Page 189: Firmware Updates

    AMETEK Programmable Power 7.7 Firmware Updates All MX Series units shipped with firmware revision 1.00 or higher support firmware updates over the RS232C interface. If your unit came with a firmware revision less than 1.00 (0.XX), contact customer service at support@calinst.com...
  • Page 190 Baud 38400,Bits 8,Stop 1,No Parity Now launch the Flash Loader utility program “FlashLoaderComm.exe”. Select the COM port to be used (default is COM1). Leave “Baud rate” and “Cmd Delay” set to their default values of 38400 baud and 0 msec. MX Series...

  • Page 191: Table 7-3: Flash Down Load Messages

    Data error. Incorrect checksum 1. Check cable connection. read-back from Flash block. 2. Try setting CmdDelay in Flash Communication interrupted or loader program to 100 msec and problem with RS232 interface. try again. Table 7-3: Flash Down load Messages MX Series...

  • Page 192: Top Assembly Replaceable Parts

    Relay, 3C, 90A, 24VDC EE Controls EECLS47.22NTW 245236 Relay, 3C, 90A, 24VDC EE Controls EECLS47.22NTW 245236 Relay, 3C, 90A, 24VDC EE Controls EECLS47.22NTW 245236 Relay, 3C, 90A, 24VDC EE Controls EECLS47.22NTW 245237 Relay, 3C, 100A, 24VDC EE Controls MX Series...

  • Page 193: Table 8-1: Replaceable Parts

    CR15 310387 Diode, FRcy, 30A, 1000V APT, APT30D100B CR16 310387 Diode, FRcy, 30A, 1000V APT, APT30D100B 330437 Transistor, IGBT FUJI, 2MBI150NC-060 A7-PFC 330437 Transistor, IGBT FUJI, 2MBI150NC-060 A8-PFC 330437 Transistor, IGBT FUJI, 2MBI150NC-060 A9-PFC Table 8-1: Replaceable Parts MX Series...

  • Page 194: Table 8-2: Fuses

    270183 FUSE, 3A, 250V Bussmann PCC3 A8-A8 270183 FUSE, 3A, 250V Bussmann PCC3 A9-A8 270192 FUSE, Poly switch Raychem RUE250 A7-A8 270192 FUSE, Poly switch Raychem RUE250 A8-A8 270192 FUSE, Poly switch Raychem RUE250 A9-A8 Table 8-2: Fuses MX Series...

  • Page 195: Options

    9. Options 9.1 Introduction There are a number of options available for the MX Series, both hardware and software. While not all or no options may be present on your specific unit, this section of the manual incorporates the user documentation for all available options. There is no separate manual for these options except possible manual addenda for specials engineering request (SER) systems.

  • Page 196: Option -Hv: Additional Ac Voltage Range

    –HV range cannot have any DC offset. The MX firmware will generate an error message is an attempt is made to select a custom waveform with DC offset while in the –HV range. MX Series...

  • Page 197: Option -160: Rtca/Do-160 Tests

    360V. 9.3.1.3 Tests Performed Available tests are divided into Normal, Abnormal and Emergency. 9.3.1.3.1 NORMAL STATE AC Source: 1. Normal State Voltage and Frequency test 2. Voltage unbalance test 3. Waveform Distortion test 4. Voltage Modulation test MX Series...

  • Page 198: Figure 9-1: Application Menu

    4. Voltage Drop 5. Voltage Surge 9.3.1.4 Front Panel Entry To perform a test from the keyboard, from the MENU 2 screen, select the APPLICATIONS screen. The APPLICATIONS screen will appear as shown in Figure 9-1. Figure 9-1: Application Menu MX Series...

  • Page 199: Figure 9-2: Do160 Main Menu

    ENTER key to start the selected test. For some of these tests, numeric data entry may be required to define the test number or the modulation rate. VOLT FREQ MIN Standard/Group RTCA Group1 Group2 Group3 Voltage 101.5 105.5 105.5 105.5 MX Series...

  • Page 200: Table 9-1: Normal Voltage And Frequency Minimum

    This test requires a numeric value entry equal to the modulation rate in Hz. This entry value must be between 1 Hz and 200 Hz. The amplitude modulation is calculated based on the modulation rate as defined in Figure 9-4. This test will last for 2 minutes. MX Series...

  • Page 201: Figure 9-4: Voltage Modulation

    User Manual - Rev AV AMETEK Programmable Power Figure 9-4: Voltage Modulation MX Series...

  • Page 202: Figure 9-5: 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. This test will last for a minimum of 2 minutes. Figure 9-5: Frequency Modulation MX Series...

  • Page 203: Figure 9-6: Power Interrupt

    Equipment performance standards may require to repeat test n°1 with T1 varying from 5 to 200 ms by step defined in the test equipment performance standards (step typically comprised between 5 ms and 20 ms depending on equipment design. Figure 9-6: Power Interrupt MX Series...

  • Page 204: Figure 9-7: Power Interrupt For Group 2 And 3

    Group 2 and Group 3 will run at 360 Hz and 650 Hz for Group 2 and 800 Hz for Group 3. The frequency will return to the nominal setting when the test is completed. The ← key (backspace) will terminate the test at any time. MX Series...

  • Page 205: Figure 9-8: Emergency Screen

    The EMERGENCY SCREEN has the following tests: VOLT FREQ MIN VOLT FREQ MAX VOLT UNBALANCE 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. MX Series...

  • Page 206: Figure 9-9: Abnormal Screen

    From the DO160 MENU 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 shown in Figure 9-9. Figure 9-9: Abnormal Screen The ABNORMAL SCREEN has the following tests: VOLT MAX VOLT MIN VOLT SURG MX Series...

  • Page 207: Table 9-10: Abnormal Voltage Minimum

    115 volts. The ← key (backspace) will terminate the test at any time. FREQUENCY TRANSIENTS (Group 1 only) Seq. No. Frequency Time 5 minutes 5 sec. 10 sec. 5 sec. 10 sec. Table 9-12: Abnormal Frequency Transient MX Series...

  • Page 208: Figure 9-10: Do-160 Dc Main Menu

    Table 9-13: Normal Voltage Minimum This test will change the output voltage from 28V or 14V to 22V or 11V. The test will last for 30 minutes. The ← (backspace) will terminate the test at any time. VOLT MAX MX Series...

  • Page 209: Figure 9-12: Abnormal State

    2. VOLT MAX 3. VOLT LOW 4. VOLT DROP 5. VOLT SURGE 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. MX Series...

  • Page 210: Table 9-16: Abnormal Voltage Surge

    The Emergency test is selected from the DO-160 DC Main Menu. This test will set the output voltage to 18V for 28V equipment and to 9V for 14V equipment. The test will last for 30 minutes. The ← key (backspace) will terminate the test at any time. MX Series...

  • Page 211: Option -411: Iec 61000-4-11 Voltage Dips And Interruptions

    Thus, each test can be run 3 times, each time selecting a different phase A+B, A+C and B+C. Note that the –411 option in MX Series AC sources with Firmware revision lower than 1.13 will not support 2 phase out of 3 selections. MX Series I systems with firmware revision 1.17 or higher and MX Series II systems with firmware revision 4.17 or higher support three phase dips...

  • Page 212: Table 9-17: Phase Mapping

    3 columns. Phase Mapping The phase rotation on the MX series is ACB. This means phase A is mapped to L1, phase B is mapped to L3 and phase C is mapped to L2. The required phase selection letter combination for the required Line-to-line dip is shown in table C.2 for reference.

  • Page 213: Figure 9-13: Application Menu

    Figure 9-13: Application Menu Scroll to the IEC 1000-4-11 entry using the up and down cursor keys. Press the ENTER key to select the IEC 1000-4-11 main menu. The screen will appear as shown in Figure 9-14. Figure 9-14: IEC1000-4-11 Menu MX Series...

  • Page 214: Figure 9-15: Iec Dips And Interrupts

    STATE This field enables or disables the -411 test mode. EOS STATE This field is not available on MX Series systems. RUN ALL The RUN ALL selection will cause the following automated test sequence suggested by the standard to be run:...
  • Page 215 LCD display. On MX Series with firmware revision 1.13 or higher, it is also possible to select two out of three phases. This allows line-to-line voltage drops as called out in Edition 2.0 of the IEC 61000-4-11 to be performed as well.

  • Page 216: Figure 9-16: Voltage Variation Screen

    The user can change the NOMINAL Ut voltage for this test. The RUN ALL Command line will change to ABORT during the test. Selecting ABORT and pressing the ENTER key will terminate the test at any time and the output voltage will return to the nominal value. MX Series...

  • Page 217: Figure 9-17: En 61000-4-11 Voltage Variation Specification- Edition 1.0

    Refer to Figure 9-17 and Figure 9-18 for an illustration of how these parameters affect the V RMS output under the different standard revisions. Figure 9-17: EN 61000-4-11 Voltage Variation specification- Edition 1.0 Figure 9-18: EN 61000-4-11 Voltage Variation specification- Edition 2.0 MX Series...

  • Page 218: Figure 9-19: Iec 61000-4-11 Gui Screen

    File, Open menu entry. For complete details on how to use the MXGui –411 option test screen, refer to the on-line help of the MXGui program available from the Help menu. MX Series...

  • Page 219: Option -413: Iec 61000-4-13 Interharmonics Test

    –413 option from the front-panel of the MX Series power source. Note 1: The initial release of the –413 option for the MX Series power sources was based on a draft version (CDV) of the IEC 61000-4-13 standard. Minor changes were made between the CDV draft and the final released version.

  • Page 220: Figure 9-20: Application Setup Menus

    AMETEK Programmable Power 9.5.4 Front Panel Entry While it is possible to perform IEC 61000-4-13 testing from the front panel of the MX Series AC power source, it is recommended to use the provided MXGui Windows program for report generation. This also provides a more convenient way to perform Class 1 and User class tests as test levels can be saved to disk.
  • Page 221 The dwell time for the Meister curve group is the dwell time for each inter harmonics. This combined with the frequency step size results in a 5-minute test time per frequency decade. The dwell time for the sweep group is the dwell time for each frequency decade. MX Series...

  • Page 222: Figure 9-22: Iec 1000-4-13 Fcurve

    USER class is selected. 4. PAUSE Sets the time in seconds. The test will pause prior to proceeding to the following test. This field may be changed at any time as long as the test is not running. MX Series...

  • Page 223: Figure 9-24: Iec 1000-4-13 Sweep

    LEVEL and PHASE of each harmonic and changing the level and phase angle when USER class is selected. 3. PHASE Sets the phase angle of the harmonics relative to the fundamental. To change phase, the test state must be off and user class must be selected. MX Series...

  • Page 224: Figure 9-26: Iec 1000-4-13 Interharmonics

    RUN RANGE from the RUN field. STEP The step size defines the inter harmonics sweep points. This step size is fixed for the entire range of the sweep. The STEP size can be changed when the test state is off. MX Series...
  • Page 225 This field is used to report the resonant points, if any, after running the Meister curve test. No editing is allowed in this field. When the test is completed, a display of harmonics current versus frequency plot is available. To view the graph, select the field and press the ENTER key. MX Series...

  • Page 226: Figure 9-28: Iec 61000-4-13 Test Flowchart Class 1 And 2

    "Meister Curve" "Frequency Sweep" Any functional Any functional anomalies? anomalies? Perform 8.2.3 Test "Individual Harmonics/ Interharmonics" Test Completed Test Completed FAIL PASS Any functional Record Results Record Results anomalies? Figure 9-28: IEC 61000-4-13 Test Flowchart Class 1 and 2 MX Series...

  • Page 227: Figure 9-29:Iec 61000-4-13 Test Flowchart Class 3

    Perform 8.2.3 Test "Individual Harmonics/ Interharmonics" Any functional anomalies? Perform 8.2.3 Test Only table 1. Odd non-multiple of 3 harmonics Test Completed Test Completed FAIL PASS Any functional Record Results Record Results anomalies? Figure 9-29:IEC 61000-4-13 Test Flowchart Class 3 MX Series...
  • Page 228 HARM NO field. See Figure 9-25. 8. To run individual harmonics or individual inter harmonics, set the harmonic number or the inter harmonics frequency and select RUN POINT prior to running the test. MX Series...

  • Page 229: Figure 9-30: Menu 2 Screen

    0 to 230 volts. This value is set to a value equal to the phase A voltage if the REF. COUPL is turned on. 4. VOLTAGE This field programs the Inter harmonic level in percentage of the REF.VOLT. This value has a range from 0 to 20% MX Series...

  • Page 230: Option -704: Milstd704 Tests

    CDROM). Note that future updates of the MXGui may include overlapping coverage for revisions D and E in the software as the MXGui program is designed to support all revisions. For now, revisions D and E have no associated data files in the MXGui. MX Series...
  • Page 231 9.6.1.4.1 STEADY STATE AC Mode: 1. Steady State Voltage and Frequency test 2. Waveform Distortion test 3. Voltage Modulation test 4. Voltage Unbalance test 5. Phase Unbalance test 6. Frequency Modulation test 7. Transient Voltage low and high test MX Series...

  • Page 232: Figure 9-32: Application Menu

    MIL704 main menu. One of the screens will appear as shown in Figure 9-33. The voltage mode and setting will define which menu to select. Refer to Section 9.6.1.2 Note: The user has to turn on the Output relay before starting a test and set the steady state setup for the test. MX Series...

  • Page 233: Figure 9-33: Mil704 Menu

    VOLTAGE This test will change the output voltage in the following sequence: • 108V for 1 minute. • 118V for 1 minute. • 115V for 1 minute. The ← key (backspace) will terminate the test at any time. MX Series...
  • Page 234 This test will generate a 5% THD voltage distortion on the output voltage waveform. The distortion is caused by using a clipped sine wave. The test will last for 1 minute. The ← key (backspace) will terminate the test at any time. MX Series...

  • Page 235: Figure 9-35: Transient Menu

    Stay at 108V for 95msec before returning to 115V. The ← key (backspace) will terminate the test at any time. HIGH FREQUENCY This test will change the output frequency in the following sequence: • 425Hz for 1 sec. • 420Hz for 4 sec. MX Series...

  • Page 236: Figure 9-36: Emergency Menu

    FREQUENCY This test will change the output frequency in the following sequence: • 393Hz for 1 minute. • 407Hz for 1 minute. • 400Hz for 1 minute. The ← key (backspace) will terminate the test at any time. MX Series...

  • Page 237: Figure 9-37: Abnormal Screen

    The ← key (backspace) will terminate the test at any time. OVER FREQUENCY This test will change the output frequency in the following sequence: • 480Hz for 5 seconds. • 420Hz for 9 seconds. The ← key (backspace) will terminate the test at any time. MX Series...

  • Page 238: Figure 9-38: Mil704 Dc Menu

    This test will change the output voltage for the selected phase in the following sequence: 1. 28V system: • 22V for 1 minute. • 29V for 1 minute. • 28V for 1 minute. 2. 270V system: • 250V for 1 minute. • 280V for 1 minute. • 270V for 1 minute. MX Series...

  • Page 239: Figure 9-40: Transient Menu

    The ← key (backspace) will terminate the test at any time. Note: A range change will result in momentary loss of power to the EUT. If this is not acceptable, the power source must be left in high range at all times. MX Series...

  • Page 240: Figure 9-41: Abnormal Test Screen

    350V for 50msec. • The voltage gradually decays with time to 290 volts by the following equation: V = 289.6 + 3.02/t. for 0.05 ≤ t ≤ 7.55 • Stay at 290V for 92.45 seconds before returning to 270V. MX Series...

  • Page 241: Figure 9-42: Emergency Test

    29V for 1 minute. • 28V for 1 minute. 2. 270V system: • 250V for 1 minute. • 280V for 1 minute. • 270V for 1 minute. The ← key (backspace) will terminate the test at any time. MX Series...

  • Page 242: Option -Abd: Airbus Abd0100.1.8 Test

    Avionics Software Manual (CI part no. 4994-971 included on CDROM). 9.9 Option –787: Boeing B787-0147 Test For information regarding the operation of the Boeing B787-0147 tests with the MXGui, please refer to the Avionics Software Manual (CI part no. 4994-971 included on CDROM). MX Series...

  • Page 243: Option -Whm: Watt Hour Measurement

    AMETEK Programmable Power 9.10 Option –WHM: Watt Hour Measurement 9.10.1 General This section describes the WHM option available for the MX Series Power Source. 9.10.2 Specification All specifications are the same as the standard MX Power Source specifications in addition to the...
  • Page 244 “Input buffer full”. This error will halt the measurements. To clear the error, the Watt-hour meter must be switched to the stopped state. It is advised that the Watt-hour meter should be set to the stop state before changing the mode of operation. MX Series...

  • Page 245: Option -Snk: Current Sink

    9.11 Option –SNK: Current Sink (AC or DC) 9.11.1 General This section describes the SNK option available for the MX Series Power Source. 9.11.2 General Description The –SNK or current sink option enables the MX power source to sink current from the unit under test.

  • Page 246: Figure 9-46: Regenerate Control Screen

    DC mode. DELAY Delay 0.25 to 5.00 sec This delay setting field is used to set the delay time for both the Frequency shift event (Delay F) and the Output relay open event (Delay R). MX Series...
  • Page 247 If not, the relay of the power source will be hot switched which should be avoided. MX Series...
  • Page 248 User Manual - Rev AV AMETEK Programmable Power 9.11.8 FC Option When this option is enabled the output frequency will step ±0.25% of program value MX Series...

  • Page 249: Option -Extd: External Drive

    Caution should be taken to minimize DC voltage when equipment under test includes a transformer. Any DC voltage present on the external signal will be amplified, causing transformer saturation and automatic shutdown of the MX Series. The MX voltage slew rate is approximately 0.5V/µsec. External drive signal slew rates should be set to similar speeds to avoid overshoot or ringing of the amplifier during voltage transient generation.

  • Page 250: Error Messages

    Check programming manual for allowed" number is not allowed. correct command syntax -168 "Block data not Block data was sent. Check programming manual for allowed" correct command syntax -200 "Execution error" Command could not be Command may be inconsistent MX Series...
  • Page 251 “File name error” Incorrect filename Too many or non ASCII characters used in waveform file definition. -283 “Illegal variable name” Variable name illegal. Use ASCII characters only -300 "Device specific error" Hardware related error Check hardware for proper MX Series...
  • Page 252 Check fan(s) for operation. "External sync. error" Could not sync to external External sync signal missing, sync signal. disconnected or out of range. "Initial memory lost" Power on settings could Save power on settings again to MX Series...
  • Page 253 Hardware error reported by Cycle power on EOS to reset EOS option. error. If error persists, contact This option is not available CI service at on MX Series products. support@calinst.com repair. "Waveform harmonics Harmonic contents of user Reduce harmonic content or limit"...

  • Page 254: Table 10-1: Error Messages

    If power increases warning only. further, an error 32 will be generated. “Negative power fault” Too much power fed back. Reduce the amount of power Power source output being fed back into the power disconnected. source. Table 10-1: Error Messages MX Series...

  • Page 255: Index

    ............23 controller assembly ........150 Controllers -HF ..............26 programable ..........25 Hold-Up Time ..........13 Cooling ............23 current / voltage sensor ......... 154 restrictions ..........194 current limit ............ 149 custom waveforms ........126 MX Series...
  • Page 256 ........190 MEAS key ............81 RJ45 measurement calibration ....... 121 connector ............. 65 MENU key ............81 RS232 ............112 MIL/STD-704 ..........117 Cable ............62 Modulator ............149 Connector ............ 62 MS704 ............118 MX Series...
  • Page 257 WHM ............. 117 Three phase ..........148 Wire Sizes ..........43, 46 top cover wiring removal ............183 input ............. 40 transient execution ............ 147 transient execution ........103 -XV range transients restrictions ..........194 list ............... 143 MX Series...

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