Xantrex Technology RS232-XHR Section 1. Features and Specifications

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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 XHR series and XFR 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

(1200 Watt DC Power Supplies Shown)

Contents

Main Page Page Limited Warranty Page Disclaimer Exclusions Page Page About This Manual Main Sections Manual Revisions Page Contents Section 1. Features and Specifications Section 2. Installation and Configuration Section 3. Operation Section 4. Calibration Section 1. Features and Specifications Description Page Specifications Table 1.1 Specifications for XFR 1200 W Series Supply with RS-232 Interface Installed (7.5V to 40 V) Table 1.2 Specifications for XFR 1200 W Series Supply with RS-232 Interface Installed (60 V to 600 V) Table 1.3 Specifications for XFR 2800 W Series Supply with RS-232 Interface Installed (7.5V to 40 V) Table 1.4 Specifications for XFR 2800 W Series Supply with RS-232 Interface Installed (60 V to 600 V) Table 1.5 Specifications for XHR 1000 W Series Supply with RS-232 Interface Installed (7.5V to 60 V) Table 1.6 Specifications for XHR 1000 W Series Supply with RS-232 Interface Installed (100V to 600 V) Section 2. Installation and Configuration Figure 2.1 20 Power Supply Front Panel with RS-232 Interface Installed (1200 Watt Power Supply Shown) on page 34 Figure 2.2 RS-232 Interface Subplate (Located on Power Supply Rear Panel) Figure 2.3 RS-232 Interface PCB 22 Basic Setup Procedure Communications Page Page Remote/Local Operation Page Page RS-232 Connection Power Supply Settings Table 2.11 Power Supply Settings User Options and Settings Page User Signals Page Page Section 3. Operation Introduction RS-232 Operation Command Syntax Page Operation Command Syntax Table 3.1 Command Parameters Floating Point Number <float> Variables sent with command parameters are Table 3.2 Floating Point Numbers Command Strings Parameter Description Form Floating Number Definition Example ISET 2.0A; VSET 5V ISET 2.0A; VSET 5V Page Command Summary Table 3.3 Programming Commands Table 3.4 Query Commands Table 3.5 Calibration Commands Table 3.6 Status Commands Command Reference Table 3.7 Command Reference 51 Page page 27 Status, and Fault Registers on page 51 Remote/Local Operation on page 27 Status, and Fault Registers on page 51 Accumulated Status, Status, and Fault Registers on page 51 Registers on page 51 Page Accumulated Status, Status, and Fault Registers Table 3.8 Accumulated Status, Status, and Fault Registers Notes: Error Codes Table 3.9 Error Codes Troubleshooting Section 4. Calibration Voltage Mode Calibration V Page Current Mode Calibration V Page Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Calibration Page Xantrex Technology Inc.