Xantrex Technology RS232-XHR Basic Setup Procedure

Installation and Configuration

Basic Setup Procedure

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Basic Setup Procedure

This procedure can be used as a quick reference for those familiar with the

configuration requirements for the RS-232 interface as installed in the DC power

supply. For those who want more information, each step refers to more detailed

procedures located in subsequent sections. Execute each step of the procedure in the

sequence given.

Table 2.1 Setup Procedure

Step # Description Action Reference

1 Baud Rate

Selection

Select transmission speed See “Baud Rate Selection” on

page 24.

2 Flow Control

Selection

Set flow control ON or OFF. If flow

control is set ON, choose

software-based XON/XOFF or

hardware-based CTS/RTS (Clear to

Send/Ready to Send) or DTR/DSR

(Data Terminal Ready/Data Set Ready)

communication control.

“Flow Control Selection” on page

24.

3 Remote/Local

Operation

Use the rear panel PON REM switch to

select remote or local startup of the

power supply.

See “Remote/Local Operation” on

page 27.

4 RS-232

Connection

Connect the RS-232 cable assembly to

the supply at connector J5.

See “RS-232 Connection” on

page 30

5 User Signal

Connector

Configure and use the J7 connector

signals, if required.

See “Connector J7 User Signals”

on page 34.

6 Power ON Power on the unit. Before proceeding,

check to ensure that the green REM

LED on the front panel is on.

See “User Options and Settings”

on page 32 and “User Signals” on

page 34 for information about

Local/Remote OVP, TTL Shutdown,

and auxiliary connector J7 user

signals.

7 Power Supply

Settings

Configure the controller’s operating

parameters to match the power supply

settings.

See “Power Supply Settings” on

page 31.

8 Test Test the link by communicating with the

power supply.

Example: VSET2;ISET1

This command string sets power

supply voltage to 2V and its current

limit to 1A.

See Section 3.

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.