Xantrex Technology RS232-XPD manual Features and Specifications, Description

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Section 1. Features and Specifications

Description

The RS-232 Interface is a microprocessor-controlled option card for all models of the XPD Series of DC output power supply. Installed internally, the RS-232 interface card gives you remote digital control of simple test systems. It features fast, 16-bit resolution for programming and readback and uses bit serial protocol for sending data between the computer and the interface. The RS-232 interface has an extensive command set and uses most of the user-programmable features employed by all of our interfaces.

In addition to the RS-232 port and its interface, this remote control application requires a computer-based communications software package such as PROCOMM, XTALK, Windows Terminal Program, equivalent communications software, or low level or high level language programs. The RS-232 interface is an ideal tool for reliable, remote power supply control of both research and development applications.

Figure 1.1	Sample Configuration using RS232 Interface
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Contents RS232-XPD Page Internal RS-232 Interface for XPD 500 Watt Series Phone 604 422 Toll Free North America 800 667 Fax 604 421 How do you get service?What does this warranty not cover? Disclaimer Product Model Number Serial Number Purchased From Purchase Date Information About Your Power SupplySupply SafetyManual Revisions Main SectionsAbout This Manual Contents Contents Description Features and SpecificationsFeatures Features and FunctionsFeatures and Specifications Readback FunctionsModels 18-30 33-16 60-9 120-4.5 SpecificationsFeatures and Specifications Initial Inspection IntroductionInitial Inspection Installation and ConfigurationRS-232 Interface Subplate Located on Power Supply Rear Panel RS-232 Interface PCB Step # Description Action Reference Basic Setup ProcedureCommunications Flow Switch Setting ConditionBaud Rate Jumper Connections RS-232 Connector Pin XON Switch Setting ConditionJumper J10 Connections RS-232 Connector Pin Power Supply DCE Host Computer DTE Pin connectorRemote Switch Position Power on resultsStartup Iset Condition Default Settings Model ExampleExample RS-232 Connection RS-232 Connector J4 Pinouts default configurationParameter Setting Power Supply Settings12 OVP Control Mode Selection User Options and SettingsHigh OFF LOW User Signals J21 Connector User SignalsJ21 User Signal Connector Circuit Block Diagram J21 User Cable with Ferrite Block RS-232 Operation Command SyntaxFormat OperationFloating Number Definition Example Parameter Description FormOperation Command Description Command SummaryAUXA? Cmode Auxa 1 on Command ReferenceResponse DLY seconds Lockout. See also Remote/Local Operation on Snsp Remote/Local Operation on Status, and Fault Registers on Section Accumulated Status, Status, and Fault Registers 4096 Condition Mnemonic Bit Position Bit WeightError # Error Identification Explanation Error CodesLEDs TroubleshootingCalibration Setup Voltage Mode CalibrationVoltage Program Calibration Procedure VoltageVoltage Readback Calibration Procedure Current Calibration Setup Current Mode CalibrationCurrent Program Calibration Procedure Current Readback Calibration Procedure Over Voltage Protection OVP Calibration Page Xantrex Technology Inc