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About This Manual

This technical manual is for the internal GPIB interface, a microprocessor-controlled option card for XHR Series and XFR Series DC output power supplies. This manual provides you with descriptions and specifications, user options, and configuration instructions, in addition to a command set which enables you to manage the power supply from an external source. Error messages and calibration procedures are also included.

This manual is designed for the user who is familiar with basic electrical theory especially as it applies to the operation of power supplies. This implies a recognition of Constant Voltage and Constant Current operation modes and the control of input and output power, as well as the observance of safe techniques while effecting supply or pin connections and any changes in switch settings. The user should also have experience with a computer-based communications software package.

Refer to your power supply manual for installation, configuration, and operating procedures for your power supply.

Main Sections

Section 1

Features and Specifications Describes the power supply and lists

its features and specifications.

Section 2

Installation and Configuration Goes through basic setup

procedures. Describes inspection, cleaning, shipping, and storage procedures.

Includes additional options for configuring the GPIB interface for operation.

Section 3

Operation Lists the complete command set, status registers, and error

codes.

 

Section 4 Calibration Provides detailed procedures for voltage and current mode calibration as well as over voltage protection (OVP) calibration. Includes calibration for programming and readback accuracy.

Manual Revisions

The current release of this manual is listed below. Updates may be issued as an addendum.

Release 3.1 (2002/06)

Release 3.1

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Contents GPIB-XHR GPIB-XFR GPIB-XFR3 Page Operating Manual for 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 and Specifications Features and FunctionsFunctions ReadbackSpecifications Models 140 12-100 20-60 35-35 40-30OVP Models 60-20 100-12 150-8 300-4 600-2 Models 300 12-220 20-130 33-85 40-70 Models 60-46 100-28 150-18 300-9 600-4 Models 130 20-50 33-33 40-25 60-18 Models 100-10 150-7 300-3.5 600-1.7 Initial Inspection IntroductionInitial Inspection Installation and ConfigurationGpib Interface Subplate Located on Power Supply Rear Panel Gpib Interface PCB Basic Setup Procedure Step # Description Action ReferencePON SRQ Address IEEE-488 Primary Address SelectionPower On Service Request PON SRQ Rear Panel SRQ Switch Position PON SRQ StateSwitch Position Power on results Iset Condition Default Settings Model ExampleIbfind devname Internal PCB Jumper Selections IEEE-488 Controller ConnectionHigh LOW OFF High OFF LOWUser Signals J7 Connector User SignalsJ7 User Signal Connector Circuit Block Diagram J7 User Cable with Ferrite Block Gpib Operation OperationExample Ascii Request Service SRQ Set when Bit Decimal Description Reset By Position WeightPower On PON Set when unit LSBCommand Syntax Computer EntryFormat Floating Number Definition Example Description FormIset 2.0A Vset Command Summary AUXB? AUXA?CMODE? DLY?Cmode FAULT?Idata IHICommand Description Command ReferenceAuxa 1 on Auxb 1 onChanging an output setting Response Fold mode where mode is Mask None = Unmask ALL SnspStatus, and Fault Registers on SNSP, ALL, None Accumulated Status, Status, and Fault Registers onResponse Vmax voltage Condition Mnemonic Bit Position Bit Weight Accumulated Status, Status, and Fault Registers11 Error Codes Error CodesLEDs TroubleshootingCalibration Setup Voltage Mode CalibrationVoltage Program Calibration Procedure Readback VoltageCalibration Current Mode Calibration Current Calibration SetupCurrent Program Calibration Procedure Current Readback Calibration Procedure Over Voltage Protection OVP Calibration Page Xantrex Technology Inc
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