Xantrex Technology RS232-XHR Communications

Installation and Configuration

Communications

24 Operating Manual for RS-232 for XHR/XFR Series Power Supply

Communications

Baud Rate

Selection

Serial transmission sends and receives data in bit streams at fixed bit rates. Both the

computer and the interface must have the same bit rate setting for proper

communication. Use switches B1, B2, and B3 on the rear panel S1 switch to select

the power supply's rate of transmission in bits per second. Table2.2, “Switch S1

Settings for Baud Rate”summarizes the switch settings with the reference markings

on the rear panel subplate. Refer to Figure 2.2, on page 21 for the location of the S1

switch on the RS-232 interface subplate.

Table 2.2 Switch S1 Settings for Baud Rate

0 = OPEN/OFF 1 = CLOSED/ON

Note:When resetting switches B3, B2, and B1 during a working session, turn the

power supply OFF and then ON again to ensure that the new settings are put into

effect.

Flow Control

Selection

Flow control signals regulate data flow for proper communication. Use the FLOW

switch on the rear panel S1 switch to select flow control or to disable flow control.

With flow control enabled, you can use either software or hardware protocols to

control flow rates. Table2.3 gives the FLOW switch settings with regards to the

markings on the subplate rear panel. For a diagram of the rear panel subplate, see

Figure 2.2, on page 21.

Table 2.3 Flow Control Section

Baud Rate B3 B2 B1

9600 1 1 1

4800 0 1 1

2400 1 0 1

1200 0 0 1

600 1 1 0

300 0 1 0

150 1 0 0

75 000

FLOW Switch Setting Condition

1Disable Flow Control

0Enable Flow Control

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.