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Xantrex Technology RS232-XPD manual Main Sections, Manual Revisions, About This Manual, codes

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About This Manual

This technical manual is for the RS-232 Interface; a microprocessor-controlled option card for all models of XPD Series DC output power supplies. This manual provides you with specifications, user options, and configuration instructions for the interface, along with a command set which allows you to control your power supply from a computer console. 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 interface and lists its
features and specifications.
Section 2	Installation and Configuration Goes through basic setup
procedures. Describes inspection, cleaning, shipping, and storage procedures.
Section 3	Operation Lists the complete command set, status registers, and error
codes.

Section 4 Calibration Provides detailed procedures for voltage and current mode calibration as well as over voltage protection (OVP) calibration. Includes calibration for programming and readback accuracy.

Manual Revisions

The current release of this manual is listed below. Updates may be issued as an addendum.

Release 1.2 (2002/06)

Release 1.2

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Xantrex Technology RS232-XPD manual Main Sections, Manual Revisions, About This Manual, features and specifications, codes

Contents

Internal RS-232 Interface for XPD Series Programmable DC Power Supply RS232-XPDOperating Manual Page Internal RS-232 Interface for XPD 500 Watt Series Programmable DC Power SupplyOperating Manual for Limited Warranty How do you get service?Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms Disclaimer Product WARNING Limitations on Use Information About Your Power SupplySafety PowerWarnings Cautions and Notes SupplyManual Revisions Main SectionsFeatures and Specifications Describes the interface and lists its features and specificationsAbout This Manual Operating Manual for RS-232 for XPD Series Power SupplyContents Section Features and Specifications Section Installation andConfiguration Section Operation Contents Description Section 1. Features and SpecificationsFeatures and Functions FeaturesReadback Functions Features and Specifications SpecificationsModels 7.5-67Features and Specifications SpecificationsOperating Manual for RS-232 for XPD Series Power Supply Section 2. Installation and Configuration IntroductionInitial Inspection Figure 2.1Power Supply Front Panel with RS-232 Interface Installed Installation and ConfigurationOperating Manual for RS-232 for XPD Series Power Supply Initial InspectionInitial Inspection Installation and ConfigurationLED INDICATORS Installation and ConfigurationInitial Inspection JUMPER SELECTIONBasic Setup Procedure Basic Setup ProcedureTable 2.2 Switch S1 Settings for Baud Rate Communications9600 4800To 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 StartupRemote/Local Operation device-dependent commands available with this interface remote mode ExampleUse any command to do this REM ONFigure 2.4 RS-232 Connector J4 Pinouts default configuration RS-232 ConnectionPower Supply Settings Power Supply SettingsTable 2.12 OVP Control Mode Selection User Options and SettingsTTL 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 SignalsTo install the ferrite block User Signals Installation and ConfigurationTo J21 Connector To User Custom Interface Operating Manual for RS-232 for XPD Series Power SupplySection 3. Operation Command SyntaxRS-232 Operation IntroductionMASK FOLD ≠ MK FOLD MASK FOLD = mask foldMASK FOLD ≠ MASK FD MASK FOLD = MASKExample Table 3.1 Command ParametersTable 3.2 Floating Point Numbers ISET 2.0A VSET ISET 2.0A VSETCOMMAND parameter COMMAND parameter, parameterLF Command Command SummaryOperation DescriptionQuery Commands OperationDescription Operation Calibration CommandsDescription Descriptionread. See “Accumulated Status, Status, and Fault Registers” on page Command ReferenceCommand OperationCommand OperationDescription Lockout. See also “Remote/Local Operation” on page CommandOperation DescriptionCommand Status, and Fault Registers” on page 47. Mnemonics are separated frompage Operation“Remote/Local Operation” on page CommandOperation Description“Accumulated Status, Status, and Fault Registers” on page Status, and Fault Registers” on pagestatus and fault registers See “Accumulated Status, Status, and Fault CommandOperation CommandDescription programmed voltage range. Refer to the output value as VRLO and record itAccumulated Status, Status, and Fault Registers Accumulated Status, Status, and Fault RegistersOperation Bit WeightCondition MnemonicERROR # Error CodesERROR IDENTIFICATION OperationLEDs TroubleshootingIntroduction Section 4. CalibrationSetup Voltage Mode CalibrationVoltage Program Calibration Procedure VoltageVoltage Readback Calibration Procedure Current Mode Calibration Current Calibration SetupCurrent Program Calibration Procedure Current Readback Calibration Procedure Over Voltage Protection OVP Calibration Page 8999 Nelson Way Burnaby, British Columbia Canada V5A 4B5 Xantrex Technology Inc604 422 8595 Tel 604 421 3056 Fax 800 667 8422 Toll Free North America prg.info@xantrex.com