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National Instruments RMX-410 Series User Manual (132 pages)

Brand: National Instruments | Category: Power Supply | Size: 5.97 MB

Table of Contents
4
Chapter 1: General Information

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- User Manual Content
  14
- Introduction
  14
- General Description
  14
- Features and Options
  14
- Multiple Output Power System
  15
- Analog Voltage Programming and Monitoring
  15
- Parallel Operation
  15
- Output Connections
  15
- Cooling and Mechanical Construction
  15
- General
  16
- Serial Link Cable
  16
- Misc. Hardware
  16
- AC Cables
  16
- Serial Port Cables
  16
Chapter 2: Specifications

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- RMX-4101 Series Specifications
  17
- RMX-4102 Series Specifications
  21
- RMX-4104 Series Specifications
  25
- RMX-410X Mechanical
  29
- Rackmount Dimensions
  30
Chapter 3: Installation

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- General
  32
- Preparation for Use
  32
- Initial Inspection
  32
- Rackmount
  32
- Location, Mounting and Cooling
  33
- Power Supply Rear Support Bracket
  33
- AC Source Requirements
  33
- AC Input Power Connection
  33
- AC Input Connector
  33
- AC Input Cord
  34
- Turn-On Checkout Procedure
  34
- General
  34
- Prior to Operation
  34
- Constant Voltage Check
  35
- Constant Current Check
  35
- OVP Check
  35
- UVL Check
  35
- Foldback Check
  36
- Connecting the Load
  36
- Load Wiring
  36
- Current Carrying Capacity
  36
- Wire Termination
  38
- Noise and Impedance Effects
  38
- Inductive Loads
  38
- Making the Load Connections
  38
- Connecting Single Loads, Local Sensing (Default)
  40
- Connecting Single Loads, Remote Sensing
  40
- Connecting Multiple Loads, Radial Distribution Method
  41
- Multiple Load Connection with Distribution Terminals
  41
- Grounding Outputs
  42
- Local and Remote Sensing
  42
- Sense Wiring
  42
- Local Sensing
  43
- Remote Sensing
  43
- J2 Sense Connector Technical Information
  44
- Repackaging for Shipment
  44
Chapter 4: Front/Rear Panel Controls and Connectors

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- Introduction
  45
- Front Panel Display and Controls
  45
- Rear Panel Connectors
  47
- J1 Connector Terminal and Function
  49
- J3 Connector Terminal and Function
  50
- Front Panel Display Messages
  51
- Navigating the Main Menu
  52
- Introduction
  52
- Exiting the Main Menu
  53
- Navigating Communication Menu
  53
- Introduction
  53
- Exiting the Communication Menu
  54
- Navigating the Protection Menu
  54
- Introduction
  54
- Exiting the Protection Menu
  54
Chapter 5: Local Operation

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- Introduction
  55
- Standard Operation
  55
- Constant Voltage Mode and Voltage Setting
  55
- Constant Current Mode and Current Setting
  55
- Automatic Crossover
  56
- Output On/Off Control
  56
- Safe Start and Auto-Restart Modes
  56
- Viewing Software Revision
  56
- Alarms and Protective Functions
  57
- Introduction
  57
- Over Voltage Protection
  57
- Setting the OVP Level
  57
- Resetting the OVP Circuit
  58
- Under Voltage Protection and under Voltage Limit
  58
- Setting the UVP/UVL Mode and Level
  58
- Activated UVP Alarm
  58
- Foldback Protection
  58
- Setting the Foldback Protection
  59
- Activated FOLD Alarm
  59
- Protection Delay
  59
- Setting the Protection Delay
  59
- Over Temperature Protection
  59
- AC Fail Alarm
  59
- Series Operation
  60
- Series Connection for Increased Output Voltage
  60
- Series Connection for Positive and Negative Output Voltage
  61
- Remote Programming in Series Operation
  61
- Parallel Operation
  62
- Introduction
  62
- Basic Parallel Operation
  62
- Master Unit Set up
  62
- Slave Unit Set up
  63
- Setting over Voltage Protection
  63
- Setting Foldback Protection
  63
- Connection to Load
  63
- Advanced Parallel Operation
  65
- Master Unit Set up
  65
- Slave Unit Set up
  65
- Daisy-Chain Connection
  66
- Rear Panel (J3 Connector) Functions and Settings
  66
- External Shut off Function
  67
- Interlock Function - Analog On/Off. (Enable/Disable)
  67
- Auxiliary Programmed Function Pin 1 and Pin 2
  68
- Power Supply OK Signal
  69
- Rear Panel (J1 Connector) Functions
  69
- CV/CC Signal
  69
- Parameter Setting Memory
  70
- Default Setting
  70
- Reset
  70
- Last Setting Memory
  70
- Save <1
  71
- Recall <1
  71
Chapter 6: Remote Analog Programming

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CHAPTER 7: Serial RS232/RS485 and USB Interface

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- Introduction
  77
- Configuration
  77
- Default Setting
  77
- Address Setting
  77
- Communication Interface Selection
  77
- Baud Rate Setting
  78
- Language Selection (RS232/RS485, USB)
  78
- Setting Unit in Remote, Local Lockout or Local Mode
  78
- Rear Panel RS232/485 Connector
  79
- Connectig Power Supply to RS232 or RS485 BUS
  80
- Rear Panel USB Connector
  81
- USB Getting Started
  81
- Multi Power Supply Connection to RS232, RS485, LAN, or USB
  81
- GEN Protocol (GEN Series Communication Language)
  82
- Data Format
  82
- End of Message
  82
- Command Repeat
  82
- Checksum
  82
- Acknowledge
  82
- Backspace
  82
- Error Messages
  82
- GEN Command Set Description
  83
- General Guides
  83
- Command Set Categories
  83
- Identification Commands
  83
- Initialization Commands
  84
- Output Commands
  84
- Global Output Commands
  86
- Auxiliary Commands
  88
- Status Commands
  88
- Serial Communication Test Set-Up
  89
- SCPI Protocol
  89
- Data Format
  89
- End of Message
  89
- End of Command
  89
- Checksum
  90
- SCPI Requirements
  90
- SCPI Command Hierarchy
  90
- Header
  90
- Data Formats
  91
- Character Data
  91
- Commands Notes
  91
- SCPI Common Commands
  91
- SCPI Subsystem Commands
  96
- Output Subsystem
  96
- Instrument Subsystem
  99
- Voltage Subsystem
  99
- Current Subsystem
  101
- Measure Subsystem
  102
- Display Subsystem
  103
- Initiate Subsystem
  104
- LIST Subsystem
  104
- Status Subsystem
  106
- System Subsystem
  108
- Trigger Subsystem
  109
- WAVE Subsystem
  110
- Global Subsystem
  111
- Command Summary
  112
Chapter 8: Advanced Functions

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- Introduction
  116
- FIX Mode
  116
- LIST Mode
  117
- WAVE Mode
  118
- Trigger
  119
- Input Trigger
  119
- Output Trigger
  120
- Transient Waveform Example
  120
- Wave Programing
  120
- Wave Execution Via Communication PC
  120
- Wave Execution Via Front Panel
  121
- Additional Examples
  121
- List Example
  121
- Waveform Example
  121
Chapter 9: Status, Fault and Srq Registers

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- General
  122
- Power Supply Status Structure
  123
- Condition Registers
  123
- Fault Register
  123
- Status Register
  124
- Conditional, Enable and Event Registers
  124
- Conditional Registers
  124
- Event Registers
  124
- Enable Register
  124
- Service Request
  124
- Standard Event Status Group
  125
- Register Functions
  125
- Register Commands
  125
Chapter 10: Maintenance

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- Introduction
  126
- Units under Warranty
  126
- Periodic Maintenance
  126
- Adjustments and Calibration
  126
- Parts Replacement and Repairs
  126
- Troubleshooting
  126
- Fuse Rating
  127
- User Manual Index
  129

National Instruments RMX-410 Series User Manual (31 pages)

Brand: National Instruments | Category: Power Supply | Size: 2.14 MB

Table of Contents
3
General Information
5
Introduction
5
Feature Summary
5
Specifications
6
Power Supply Specifications
6
LAN Specifications
6
LAN Command Speed
8
Select the Control Method
9
Control Method Options
9
Select Local (Front Panel) Mode
9
Select Serial (RS-232 & RS-485) Remote Mode
9
Select LAN Remote Mode
9
Link LED
10
Activity LED
10
LAN Status LED
10
Connect to Network
11
LAN Cable
11
Types of Networks
11
Power-Up the LAN Power Supply
12
IP Addresses
12
Hostname
13
Lan Setup
14
View the IP and MAC Addresses
14
Change the IP Address
14
LAN Reset
14
WEB PAGES 6.1 Benefit of Web
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Opening the HOME Page
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The HOME Page
17
Login Rules
17
DC Power Page
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DC Power ➔ Output Page
17
DC Power ➔ Protection Page
18
DC Power ➔ System Page
18
DC Power ➔ Utility Page
18
LAN Page
18
LAN ➔ Configure Page
18
LAN ➔ Configure ➔ Modify Page
19
LAN ➔ Advanced Page
20
LAN ➔ Advanced ➔ Modify Page
20
LAN ➔ Users Page
20
HELP Page
20
Programming Using Visa Drivers
21
VISA Description
21
VXI-11 Compatibility
21
Opening the VISA Connection
21
Communicating Using VISA
21
Programming Using IVI Drivers
22
IVI Description
22
IVI Support
22
Programming Using Sockets
23
Socket Description
23
Communicating Using Sockets
23
Controller Access: Single and Multiple Clients
23
Input Buffer Requirements
23
Message Terminators
24
Using TCP Sockets
24
Using UDP Sockets
24
Connecting over Wan
25
View Web Pages over WAN
25
Use Sockets over WAN
25
Command Set
26
Lan Specific Commands
26
Read the Hostname
26
Read the IP Address
26
Read the MAC Address
26
Reset the LAN Settings
26
Blinking the Identity LED
26
Rs-485 Multi-Drop Commands
27
Introduction
27
Configure the LAN Supply
27
To Set up the Master Power Supply
27
To Set the RS-485 Address
27
Connect and Configure the RS-485 Supplies
28
To Set up an RS-485 Chain
28
Multi-Drop Programming Using SCPI Commands
28
Selecting One Power Supply in a Multi-Drop Chain
28
Global Commands in a Multi-Drop Chain
28
Selecting a Supply
28
Global Set the Voltage Limit
29
Global Set the Current Limit
29
Global Set the Output on or off
29
Global Reset Power Supplies
29
Global Save All Settings
29
Global Recall All Settings
29
Troubleshooting
30

National Instruments RMX-410 Series User Manual (31 pages)

LAN Interface

Brand: National Instruments | Category: Power Supply | Size: 2.14 MB

Table of Contents
3
General Information
5
Introduction
5
Feature Summary
5
Specifications
6
Power Supply Specifications
6
LAN Specifications
6
LAN Command Speed
8
Select the Control Method
9
Control Method Options
9
Select Local (Front Panel) Mode
9
Select Serial (RS-232 & RS-485) Remote Mode
9
Select LAN Remote Mode
9
Link LED
10
Activity LED
10
LAN Status LED
10
Connect to Network
11
LAN Cable
11
Types of Networks
11
Power-Up the LAN Power Supply
12
IP Addresses
12
Hostname
13
Lan Setup
14
View the IP and MAC Addresses
14
Change the IP Address
14
LAN Reset
14
WEB PAGES 6.1 Benefit of Web
16
Opening the HOME Page
16
The HOME Page
17
Login Rules
17
DC Power Page
17
DC Power ➔ Output Page
17
DC Power ➔ Protection Page
18
DC Power ➔ System Page
18
DC Power ➔ Utility Page
18
LAN Page
18
LAN ➔ Configure Page
18
LAN ➔ Configure ➔ Modify Page
19
LAN ➔ Advanced Page
20
LAN ➔ Advanced ➔ Modify Page
20
LAN ➔ Users Page
20
HELP Page
20
Programming Using Visa Drivers
21
VISA Description
21
VXI-11 Compatibility
21
Opening the VISA Connection
21
Communicating Using VISA
21
Programming Using IVI Drivers
22
IVI Description
22
IVI Support
22
Programming Using Sockets
23
Socket Description
23
Communicating Using Sockets
23
Controller Access: Single and Multiple Clients
23
Input Buffer Requirements
23
Message Terminators
24
Using TCP Sockets
24
Using UDP Sockets
24
Connecting over Wan
25
View Web Pages over WAN
25
Use Sockets over WAN
25
Command Set
26
Lan Specific Commands
26
Read the Hostname
26
Read the IP Address
26
Read the MAC Address
26
Reset the LAN Settings
26
Blinking the Identity LED
26
Rs-485 Multi-Drop Commands
27
Introduction
27
Configure the LAN Supply
27
To Set up the Master Power Supply
27
To Set the RS-485 Address
27
Connect and Configure the RS-485 Supplies
28
To Set up an RS-485 Chain
28
Multi-Drop Programming Using SCPI Commands
28
Selecting One Power Supply in a Multi-Drop Chain
28
Global Commands in a Multi-Drop Chain
28
Selecting a Supply
28
Global Set the Voltage Limit
29
Global Set the Current Limit
29
Global Set the Output on or off
29
Global Reset Power Supplies
29
Global Save All Settings
29
Global Recall All Settings
29
Troubleshooting
30

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National Instruments RMX-410 Series User Manual (132 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: General Information

Chapter 2: Specifications

Chapter 3: Installation

Chapter 4: Front/Rear Panel Controls and Connectors

Chapter 5: Local Operation

Chapter 6: Remote Analog Programming

CHAPTER 7: Serial RS232/RS485 and USB Interface

Chapter 8: Advanced Functions

Chapter 9: Status, Fault and Srq Registers

Chapter 10: Maintenance

National Instruments RMX-410 Series User Manual (31 pages)

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