Operating Manual
Internal RS-232 Interface for XPD Series Programmable DC Power Supply
RS232-XPD
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Operating Manual for
Internal RS-232 Interface for XPD 500 Watt Series
Programmable DC Power Supply
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Main Sections
Features and Specifications Describes the interface and lists its
features and specifications
About This Manual
Operating Manual for RS-232 for XPD Series Power Supply
Configuration Section Operation
Contents
Section Features and Specifications Section Installation and
Contents
Description
Section 1. Features and Specifications
Readback Functions
Features and Functions
Features
Features and Specifications
Specifications
Models
7.5-67
Operating Manual for RS-232 for XPD Series Power Supply
Features and Specifications
Specifications
Initial Inspection
Section 2. Installation and Configuration
Introduction
Figure 2.1Power Supply Front Panel with RS-232 Interface Installed
Installation and Configuration
Operating Manual for RS-232 for XPD Series Power Supply
Initial Inspection
Initial Inspection
Installation and Configuration
LED INDICATORS
Installation and Configuration
Initial Inspection
JUMPER SELECTION
Basic Setup Procedure
Basic Setup Procedure
Table 2.2 Switch S1 Settings for Baud Rate
Communications
9600
4800
To choose XON/XOFF protocol, select the XON switch position shown in
Connections Use a 9-pin DB9 to 9-pin parallel cable to connect the interface card to the serial port on the host computer. If you need to use a 25-pin connector DB25 on the host interface, ensure the correct connections are made by referring Table 2.7. If the proper cables are not available and you need to change the transmit/receive pin configuration, see “Transmit / Receive Pin Selection”
Remote/Local Operation
Remote
Startup
device-dependent commands available with this interface
remote mode
Example
Use any command to do this
REM ON
Figure 2.4 RS-232 Connector J4 Pinouts default configuration
RS-232 Connection
Power Supply Settings
Power Supply Settings
Table 2.12 OVP Control Mode Selection
User Options and Settings
TTL You can use the Shutdown function to disable or enable the supplys output. Shutdown Disabling the supply using TTL shutdown allows you to make adjustments to the
Figure 2.5 User Signals J21 Connector
User Signals
To install the ferrite block
User Signals
Installation and Configuration
To J21 Connector To User Custom Interface
Operating Manual for RS-232 for XPD Series Power Supply
Section 3. Operation
Command Syntax
RS-232 Operation
Introduction
MASK FOLD ≠ MK FOLD
MASK FOLD = mask fold
MASK FOLD ≠ MASK FD
MASK FOLD = MASK
Example
Table 3.1 Command Parameters
Table 3.2 Floating Point Numbers
ISET 2.0A VSET ISET 2.0A VSET
COMMAND parameter COMMAND parameter, parameterLF
Command
Command Summary
Operation
Description
Description
Query Commands
Operation
Operation
Calibration Commands
Description
Description
read. See “Accumulated Status, Status, and Fault Registers” on page
Command Reference
Command
Operation
Description
Command
Operation
Lockout. See also “Remote/Local Operation” on page
Command
Operation
Description
Command
Status, and Fault Registers” on page 47. Mnemonics are separated from
page
Operation
“Remote/Local Operation” on page
Command
Operation
Description
“Accumulated Status, Status, and Fault Registers” on page
Status, and Fault Registers” on page
status and fault registers See “Accumulated Status, Status, and Fault
Command
Operation
Command
Description
programmed voltage range. Refer to the output value as VRLO and record it
Accumulated Status, Status, and Fault Registers
Accumulated Status, Status, and Fault Registers
Operation
Bit Weight
Condition
Mnemonic
ERROR #
Error Codes
ERROR IDENTIFICATION
Operation
LEDs
Troubleshooting
Introduction
Section 4. Calibration
Setup
Voltage Mode Calibration
Voltage Program Calibration Procedure
Voltage
Voltage Readback Calibration Procedure
Current Program Calibration Procedure
Current Mode Calibration
Current Calibration Setup
Current Readback Calibration Procedure
Over Voltage Protection OVP Calibration
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