Xantrex Technology XMP 2600 About this manual, Chapters Terminology, Who should use this manual

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About this manual

Who should use this manual

Chapters

Terminology

This programming manual contains information on programming the XMP 2600.

This manual is designed for users who understand basic electrical theory, especially as applied to the operation of power supplies. This implies a recognition of constant voltage and constant current operating modes and the control of input and output power, as well as the observance of safe techniques while making connections to the supply and any changes in settings.

Chapter 1: Interfacing the XMP 2600 describes the hardware and software basics of connecting a remote controller (usually a PC) to the XMP 2600.

Chapter 2: Usage Guidelines explains the recommended methods of communicating with the XMP 2600, setting it up and using it.

Chapter 3: Basic Programming describes the way to utilize the basic features of the XMP 2600 power supply system.

Chapter 4: Advanced Features describes the advanced features of the XMP 2600 and the way to utilize those features.

Chapter 5: Commands and Queries Reference contains a full reference of the available commands and queries you use for controlling the XMP 2600. A list of commands and queries, divided by category, is also provided to help you find the right command or query to use.

Chapter 6: Status Reporting describes the status structures maintained by the XMP 2600 and the way to manipulate and use them. A list of possible error codes is also included.

The following explains the jargon unique to the XMP 2600 as used in this programming manual:

Slot	a physical location within the XMP’s mainframe
	where power modules are installed. Each power
	module occupies 1, 2 or 3 slots depending on its
	voltage and current ratings.
Channel	a logical location on the internal communications
	link (connecting power modules to the XMP’s
	main controller). Each location is identified by
	an address in the range 1 to 16.
Module’s address	the number of the channel the power module is
	associated with. The power module address is
	used to identify the power module in
	programmed commands and other operations.
net	a communications link connecting power
	modules to the XMP’s main controller. The net
	comes in two flavors: internal net – running
	inside the mainframe and external net –
	interconnecting mainframes.

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Contents Xantrex Multiple Output Power System XMP XMP How do you get service? Limited What does this warranty cover and how long does itWarranty Last?Disclaimer Product What does this warranty not cover?Information Information About Your Power SupplySafety Summary Description Power Supply SymbolsPower Supply Grounding Output Voltages Input Mains Voltage RatingDo Not Open The Unit Air Inlets And Air Outlet Nonoperative ModulesSafety Agency Compliance Regulatory Approvals and Safety Agency CompliancePower Supply Safety Regulatory ApprovalsAbout this manual Chapters TerminologyWho should use this manual Table of contents Basic Programming Commands and Queries Reference Byte Error Codes summaryGpib interface 1Interfacing XMPACK Serial interfaceListening Formats Programming messages formatsResponse Data Separator Talking FormatsUsing the comm. channels How to communicate with the XMPUsing the Gpib bus Using an RS232 linkUsing queries Recovering from communication haltsUsing commands Programming the XMPInitialize the XMP Recommendations on using the XMPSetup the XMP 2600 status system Enforce power-on conditionsQuery installed Power Modules Identify the XMPInitial setup of the Power Modules Setup system level protection shutdown featuresOutput settings Protection setupActivation Status reportingHandling SRQ and the IEEE488.2 Status Structures Using advanced featuresOn-going usage of the XMP Use queriesStatus registers Event enable registersEvent registers Mask registersMain controller events Main status byteOutput message Queue Responding to SRQ eventsPower modules status structure Summary of power modules statusRemote communication time out Primary engine status structureError Code What happens when power is turned onFaults Register Events RegisterUsage Guidelines Output Setup Basic setup and usageOverview of output setup parameters Power Module output ratingOutput control Output settingsOutput activation Globally enabling the outputsCurrent limiting schemes Voltage / current modeFoldback Polarity and disconnect relaysRetry Reprogramming DelayShutdown on current limit Linear foldbackBasic Programming Workpoint window warning Setting the window thresholdsUsage guidelines Enabling the window thresholdsUsing the warnings Using the events mechanismVoltage mode example Checking the statusLoad protection Protection using the workpoint windowAdditional usages OVPTrigger mechanism Arm, trigger, sync and rampSet output to stored values Toggle the output state on/offSync output Output ramping What is output ramping?Synchronization of operations Output ramping setupOutput ramping initiation Simultaneous operationsOutput on/off Using hardware Trig and Sync to serialize operationsOther operations Sequential OperationsController notification of Operation Complete Using software OPC mechanism to serialize operationsSelective shutdown Commands to program shutdown groupingShutdown grouping single, group, global Different shutdown grouping of modulesShutdown on non-fault events Responding to communication time out eventsComm. time out Time out events as reflected in the status structure Turn-on and reset behaviorIeee 488.1 BUS Commands System Commands QueriesCategories Glbl ResetGLBL? GpibSettings Commands Queries Output Control Protection Commands Queries Trigger Sync Commands QueriesRead-Back Queries Status Reporting Commands Queries Synch Mnemonic Alphabetical referenceParameters None Category System Type Sequential PRE Stores settings of all the Power Modules same as STO command Result register Syntax Return two decimal numbers, in the range 0 to 255. Each bit Cmask Close relay and a value of 1 is returned for an open relay Remove a user message from the XMP 2600 front panel display Set-up the operating mode of the XMP 2600. Re-calculate rqs Response is a series of values one for each installed Power Return output Current measurement of the Power Module. Return the state of the XMP 2600 Local Lock Flag. a value Ocrst Decimal value in the range 0 to Syntax Presence of the Polarity Reversal Relay Option Parameters None Category Settings Type Sequential Master mainframe. For the XMP 2600 this value is String in the following format mssnnn where m=minutes Result is two decimal numbers the first being the level 0t o SN? = Goto = OFF= Stop Module. Result is a decimal number in the range 0 to Shut-down when a remote communication time out occurs. Time out feature Syntax Minus sigh Syntax VLIM? Vset Commands and Queries Reference Events Register Ieee 488.2 compatible Status StructuresError Code Faults RegisterEvents Enable Register Output RegisterEvents Filtering Negative Mask Register Events Filtering Positive Mask RegisterPON CME EXE DDE QYE OPC Standard Event Status Register read with *ESR?Primary Event Status Register read with PER? Primary Status Register read with PSR?Primerr Status Byte Register read with *STB?Self Test Results Power ModulesMain Controller BytePower Modules Errors Reported by the Power Module Error Codes summaryErrors Detected by the Main Controller Main Power Modules Communications errorsRS232 Communications errors Gpib Communications errorsParser and Execution errors Status reporting Xantrex Technology Inc