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About This Manual

This operating manual is for the internal Multichannel Interface (GPIB-M), a microprocessor-controlled option card for your DC output power supply. 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	Gives basic setup procedures.

Describes inspection, cleaning, shipping, and storage procedures. Includes additional options for configuring the GPIB-M interface for operation.

Section 3 Operation Describes operation of each feature.

Section 4 Status Registers Details status registers and how to use them to monitor the power supply status.

Section 5 Current Sharing Explains how to configure the power supply for current sharing among units connected in parallel.

Appendix A GPIB Describes the General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB) commands and lines supported by specific products with the Multichannel Interface installed.

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Xantrex Technology GPIB-M-XPD manual Main Sections, Describes the power supply and lists, Its features and specifications

Contents

Operating Manual 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 Supply Supply Safety Its features and specifications Describes the power supply and listsGives basic setup procedures Installation and Configuration Power Supply Safety Markings Manual RevisionsAbout This Manual Table of Contents Status Registers Current Sharing Appendix B. Scpi Command Reference List of Tables List of Tables List of Figures List of Figures Description Features and Functions Features and Specifications FunctionsReadback Models 15-20 30-10 60-5 Specifications Models 60-20 100-12 150-8 300-4 600-2 Models 140 12-100 20-60 35-35 40-30 Models 60-46 100-28 150-18 300-9 600-4 Models 300 12-220 20-130 33-85 40-70 Models 100-10 150-7 300-3.5 600-1.7 Models 130 20-50 33-33 40-25 60-18 Models 15-4 20-3 30-2 60-1 120-0.5 250-0.25 Models 18-30 33-16 60-9 120-4.5 Features and Specifications Initial Inspection Introduction XFR 1200 Watt model shown XT and HPD Power Supply Front Panel with Gpib Interface XFR 2800 Watt Power Supply Rear Panel with GPIB-M Interface XHR Power Supply Rear Panel with GPIB-M Interface XT/HPD Power Supply Rear Panel with GPIB-M Interface Basic Setup Procedure To install the ferrite blockIEEE-488 Controller Connection Power on Power on the unit Configure Computer Controller Configure power supplyTest Feature Factory Preset Value Change Remote Control Source Configure for Gpib Operation Example Configure for Multichannel Operation Cables CANbusCAN-only Interface Using OperationMultichannel Appendix B. Scpi Command Reference lists all commands Specifications Pin # Function Input/Output User Lines XT, HPD XPD User Lines Connection 13Schematic For User Line Interface Overview Powering on Supply Operation Power Supply Operating States Power Supply Regulation Modes Remote Control Modes Description Front Panel LEDs To query to remote mode Power Supply OperationMode Changing the remote/local state To query the state of the output enable To enable or disable the output MEASVOLT? MEASCURR? Configure Output Protection To set the fold delay To set the fold mode Additional Protections Set Shutdown Recovery for AC OffTo query if AC Off has tripped To query if OTP has tripped Clear Protection Event Shutdown vs Protection Alarm To store save settings To recall settingsTo save default settings To power on user setting #1 To change the power on at output state To reset the unitFeature Reset State *RST To read from the error queue ConfigureAuxiliary To set up Auxiliary line a To set up Auxiliary line BTo check the state of the line Auto Sequencing PROGSTEPstepnumberEDIT voltage Current,OVPlevel,timeTRIG To delete any step from the sequence You can also use the following to delete all sequences To run, stop or pause a sequence, use the following command To set the voltage limits To set the current limitsTriggered To set a triggered setpoint To program triggers Operation Identification Query Option Identification Query Register Status Registers Status Registers Operation Status Registers Bit Bit Weight Bit Name Description BitBit Name Description Protection SHUTdown Sub-Register Bit Bit Weight Bit Name Description Current SHareSub-Register Questionable Status Registers Time Sub-Register Table Summarizes the standard Event Status Register Been lost. See Query Error List on QSR Master ServiceSummary Request Status Register Commands CommandsRegister Filter/Enable Preset Value Scpi equivalent for multichannel use Ieee Status Event Commands STB? Or the multichannel equivalent STATuschannelSBYTeEVENt? Sub-Register STATchannelOPERSHUTEVEN? Questionable STATchannelOPERCSHEVEN? Commands STATchannelQUESVOLTCOND? Current Sharing Current Sharing No sharing Operation Current Sharing Codes and Standards Service Request and PollingMessage Terminators Address Range Protocol Specifications Control FunctionsFunction Mnemonic Description Functions Subset Mechanical Specifications Electrical SpecificationsPerformance Specifications Signal Driver Line Performance Specifications Appendix B. Scpi Command Reference IEEE-488.2/SCPI Syntax and Style Scpi Command Reference Understanding Scpi Commands Is the same as typing Using Queries Boolean Parameters Notations Scpi Command SummaryTables Used Table B.1IEEE 488.2 Commands Table B.2Readback Commands Table B.3Commands for Output Control Table B.4Commands for Current Share Table B.7Commands for Fold Protection Table B.10Status Commands STATuschannelOPERationREGulatingCONDition? 111 112 Table B.12User Lines Table B.14Auto Sequence Commands StepnumberDELete Expression Details Expressions Expressions Appendix C. Error Messages Execution Error List Command Error ListError Messages Errorcode Error Message Description Execution Error List Error Error Message Description Code Device-Specific Error List Query Error List User Request EventOperation Complete Event CPU Error Codes Front Panel Error CodesAnalog Programming Interface Error codes Auto Sequencing Error Codes Multichannel Error Codes CANbus Error Codes Current Share Error Codes Appendix D. Calibration Entering Calibration Mode Calibration Setup and Equipment Output Voltage Calibration Procedure Enter current data Restore Factory Calibration Exit calibration mode Restore Factory Calibration Page Xantrex Technology Inc