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XDC 6000 Watt and 12000 Watt Series Digital Programmable DC Power Supply
Operating Manual
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About This Manual
Organization
Conventions Used
Related Information
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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: High energy and high voltage
WARNING: Limitations on use
CAUTION: For use as a battery charger
Approvals
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions
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About The XDC Power Supply
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Operation
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Remote Operation
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Current Sharing
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Specifications and Characteristics
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Calibration (6000 Watt only)
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SCPI Command Reference
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Error Messages
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GPIB
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Figures
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Table s
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Features
Front Panel
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Figure 1-3
Keypad Table 1-3
Item Descriptions for Figure 1-3
Table 1-3
Item Descriptions for Figure 1-3
Table 1-4
Front Panel Functions
Table 1-4
Front Panel Functions
Display
Status Annunciators
Table 1-6
Item Descriptions for Figure 1-5
Rear Panel
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Overview of Operation
Power O N
Control Modes
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Basic Setup Procedure
Inspection, Cleaning, and Packaging
Initial Inspection
Maintenance
Packaging for Shipping or Storage
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Location, Mounting, and Ventilation
Rack Mounting
WARNING: High energy and high voltage
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Venti lati on
AC Input Power
AC Input W ire
AC Wire Input Connection for 6000 W
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AC Wire Input Connection for 12000 W
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Basic Checks or Self-Tests
Equipment Required
Display Test
Power ON Check
Voltage Mode Operation Check
Current Mode Operation Check
WARNING: High temperature
Load Wiring
Current Carrying Capacity
Load Wiring Length for Operation with Sense Lines
Noise and Impedance Effects
Load Connections
Wire Size
Isolation
Single Load
Multiple Loads
Output Strain Relief/Cover
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Remote Sensing
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Powering ON the Power Supply
Powering OFF the Power Supply
Power Supply Operating States
Power Supply Regulation Modes
Remote Control Modes
Front Panel Controls
Function Keys
Menu Navigation
Top Level Menu Items
Control Knobs
Power Supply Operation
This section describes how to configure and operate the power supply.
The CURRENT key allows you to set and view the DC current output setpoint.
Set Voltage
The VOLTAGE key allows you to set and view the DC voltage output setpoint.
Set Power
Turn Output On or Off
Set Output Protection
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To set the Over-Current Protection:
To set the Under-Current Protection:
To set the Over-Power Protection:
To set the Under-Power Protection:
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Set Shutdown Recovery for AC Off and OTP
Respond to Alarms
WARNING: Fire hazard
Shutdown vs Protection Alarm
Set Up Remote Control
Toggle Local/Remote
Select Remote Control Source
Configure Remote Control Source
Store User Settings
Change Stored Settings
Recall Settings
To restore the last setting:
To select a stored user setting:
To select a factory setting:
To select Auto Sequence:
For operation of Auto Sequence mode, see Using Auto Sequencing on page342.
Table 3-1
Settings Affected by Recall
Read Error Messages
Configure User Lines
To access and work with the USER LINES menu option:
Aux line B has been selected to be configured. To configure Aux line B:
Configure Power ON Settings
Factory Preset
User Setting
Last Setting
Auto-Sequence
Program Auto Sequence
Programming a Sequence
Table 3-2
To Program a Sequence
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Deleting a Sequence
This option allows you to delete an entire sequence. To delete a sequence:
Editing a Sequence Step
Inserting a Sequence Step
Deleting a Sequence Step
Editing Repeat Times of a Sequence
Editing Trigger Source of a Sequence
Using Auto Sequencing
Configure Display
Lock Out Control Knobs
Set V, I, and P Limits
To set the voltage limits:
To set the current limits:
To set the power limit:
Slew Rate
View Model Information
Default Display
View Power Output
Monitor Status
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Making Connections for Remote Control
Remote Analog Operation
Analog Connections
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Pin Connections
Table 4-1
User Line Pins
Figure 4-2
Schematic For User Line Interface
Remote Interlock Using a Contact Closure
Configure Analog Control
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Using Remote Analog Control
Multichannel Operation
Multichannel Connections
CANbus
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Setup
Using Multichannel Operation
Multichannel Commands
Multichannel Broadcast Commands
Specifications
RS-232 Operation
RS-232 Connection
First set the RS-232 parameters:
Next, select RS-232 as the remote control interface.
Press the LCL/RMT button to begin remote operation via the RS-232 interface.
Using RS-232
GPIB Operation
GPIB Connection
GPIB Pins
First set the GPIB parameters:
Next, select GPIB as the remote control interface:
Using GPIB
SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces
Set Up Power ON Defaults
Factory Preset
Last Setting
User Setting
Auto Sequence
Power On Output State
Reset
Store User Settings
Change Remote/Local Control of Power Supply
Enable Output
Program V,I,P
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Configure V, I, P Protection Limits
Over-Voltage Protection
Under-Voltage Protection
Over-Current Protection
Under-Current Protection
Over-Power Protection
Under-Power Protection
Configure Other Protection Mechanisms
Fold Protection
Over Temperature Protection
AC Off Protection
Clear Protection Event
View Power Supply Output
Configure Auxiliary Status Lines
Read Error Messages
Trig ger ing Com man ds
Auto Sequencing
Operation
Editing
Programming Sequences
Select Sequence to Program
Editing the Sequence
Setting Sequence Repetitions
Selecting a Trigger Source
Editing Step Parameters
Deleting Sequences
Auto Sequence Operation
Select Sequence to Run
Operation
Slew Rate
Identification Query
Option Identification Query
SCPI Version Query
Status Registers
OPERation Status Register
SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces
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Operation Status Registers
Table 4-9
OPERation Status Register
REGulating Sub-Register
SHUTdown Sub-Register
Protection SHUTdown Sub-Register
Table 4-12
Protection SHUTdown Sub-Register
Remote CONtrol Sub-Register
Current SHare Sub-Register
QUEStionable Status Register
SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces
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Questionable Status Registers
Table 4-15
QUEStionable Status Register
VOLTage Sub-Register
CURRent Sub-Register
POWer Sub-Register
Remote Operation
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TEMPerature Sub-Register
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Table 4-19
Standard Event Status Register
TEMPerature Sub-Register
Status Byte
Error/Event Queue (ERR)
Questionable Status Register Summary (QSR)
Message Available (MAV)
Standard Event Status Summary (ESB)
Master Summary Status (MSS)
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Status Register Commands
SCPI Status Commands
IEEE 488.2 Status and Event Commands
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Operation Status Register Commands
Regulating Sub-Register Commands
Shutdown Sub-Register Commands
Protection Shutdown Sub-Register Commands
Remote Control Sub-Register Commands
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Current Share Sub-Register Commands
Questionable Status Register Commands
Voltage Sub-Register Commands
Current Sub-Register Commands
Power Sub-Register Commands
Temperature Sub-Register Commands
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Setting up Current Sharing
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Operation
Errors
CANbus Specifications
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Electrical SpecificationsSummary
Table A-1
Specifications for 6000 Watt units (10V to 60V Models)
Table A-2
Specifications for 6000 Watt units (80V to 600V Models)
Table A-3
Specifications for 12000 Watt units (10V to 60V Models)
Table A-4
Specifications for 12000 Watt units (80V to 600V Models)
AC Line Input Specifications
The input to the power supply requires the following specifications.
AC Line Input Voltage Operating Ranges
Output Performance Specifications
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Environmental Specification
Thermal Specification Humidity Specification
International Approvals
Mechanical Specification
Weight
Size
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Entering Calibration Mode
Front Panel
SCPI
Security code
Setup and Equipment
Front Panel Calibration Procedure
Output Voltage
Output Current
Analog Programming Interface 0-5V Range
Analog Programming Interface Voltage Programming Calibration
Analog Programming Interface Voltage Readback Calibration
Analog Programming Interface Current Programming Calibration
Analog Programming Interface Current Readback Calibration
Analog Programming Interface 0-10V Range
Remote Interface Calibration Procedure
Output Voltage
Output Current
Analog Programming Interface 0-5V Range
Analog Programming Interface Voltage Programming Calibration
Analog Programming Interface Voltage Readback Calibration
Analog Programming Interface Current Programming Calibration
Analog Programming Interface Current Readback Calibration
Analog Programming Interface 0-10V Range
Exit calibration mode
Restore Factory Calibration
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Codes and Standards
IEEE 488.2 Requirements
SCPI Requirements
IEEE-488.2/SCPI Syntax and Style
Parameters
Units of Measure and Multipliers
SCPI Command Hierarchy
Using SCPI Commands
Using Minimum and Maximum
Using Queries
Terminating Characters
Common Commands
Parameter Types
SCPI Command Summary
Notations Used in the Tables
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Table C-2
Readback Commands
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Table C-4
Commands for Current Share
Table C-5
Commands for Calibration
Table C-6
Table C-5
Command to Clear all Protection Mechanisms
Commands for Calibration
Table C-7
Commands for Fold Protection
Table C-8
Commands for Triggering
Table C-9
System Commands
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Table C-11
Protection Commands
Table C-12
User Lines
Table C-13
Output State
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Table C-15
Legacy Commands
Expressions
Table C-16
Expressions
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Command Error List
Execution Error List
Execution Error List
Table D-2
Execution Error List
Device-Specific Error List
Query Error List
User Request Event
Operation Complete Event
Front Panel Error Codes
CPU Error Codes Analog Programming Interface Error codes Auto Sequencing Error Codes
CANbus Error Codes
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Table D-1 2
Multichannel Error Codes
Multichannel functionality is only available with the 6000 Watt power supply.
Current Share Error Codes
Table D-13
Current Share Error Codes
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Protocol Specifications
Multiline Control Functions
Interface Functions
Electrical Specifications
Driver Requirements
Mechanical Specifications
Performance Specifications
Warranty and Product Information
Warra nty
What does this warranty cover?
What will Xantrex do?
How do you get service?
Disclaimer
Product
Exclusions
Return Material Authorization Policy
Return Procedure
If you are returning a product from outside of the USA or Canada
If you are returning a product to a Xantrex Authorized Service Center (ASC) A Xantrex return
Out of Warranty Service
Information About Your System
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