Xantrex Technology XDC 10-1200, XDC 10-600, XDC 100-120, XDC 100-60, XDC 150-40, XDC 150-80, XDC 20-300, XDC 20-600, XDC 30-200, XDC 30-400, XDC 300-20, XDC 300-40, XDC 40-150, XDC 40-300, XDC 60-100, XDC 60-200, XDC 600-10, XDC 600-20, XDC 80-150, XDC 80-75

5Current Sharing

Chapter 5 explains what current sharing is, and shows how to

configure and operate units in current sharing mode.

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Contents

Main XDC 6000 Watt and 12000 Watt Series Digital Programmable DC Power Supply Operating Manual Page Page Page About This Manual Organization Conventions Used Related Information Page Important Safety Instructions WARNING: High energy and high voltage WARNING: Limitations on use CAUTION: For use as a battery charger Approvals Page Page Contents Important Safety Instructions 1 2 About The XDC Power Supply 3 Operation 4 Remote Operation Page Page 5 Current Sharing A Specifications and Characteristics B Calibration (6000 Watt only) C SCPI Command Reference D Error Messages E GPIB Page Page Figures Page Table s Page Page Features Front Panel Page 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 1 1 11 1 3 10 Overview of Operation Power O N Control Modes Page Basic Setup Procedure Inspection, Cleaning, and Packaging Initial Inspection Maintenance Packaging for Shipping or Storage POWER SUPPLY Model Number: Serial Number: FRAGILE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ___________________________ ___________________________ Location, Mounting, and Ventilation Rack Mounting WARNING: High energy and high voltage Page Venti lati on AC Input Power AC Input W ire AC Wire Input Connection for 6000 W Page AC Wire Input Connection for 12000 W Page 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 Page Page Page Remote Sensing Page 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 Page To set the Over-Current Protection: To set the Under-Current Protection: To set the Over-Power Protection: To set the Under-Power Protection: Page 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 Page 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 Page Page Page Making Connections for Remote Control Remote Analog Operation Analog Connections Page 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 Page Using Remote Analog Control Multichannel Operation Multichannel Connections CANbus Page 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 Page 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 TM-XDOP-01XN.book Page 45 Monday, July 17, 2006 11:19 AM TM-XDOP-01XN 445 Figure 4-4 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 TM-XDOP-01XN.book Page 51 Monday, July 17, 2006 11:19 AM TM-XDOP-01XN 451 Figure 4-5 Questionable Status Registers Table 4-15 QUEStionable Status Register VOLTage Sub-Register CURRent Sub-Register POWer Sub-Register Remote Operation TM-XDOP-01XN.book Page 54 Monday, July 17, 2006 11:19 AM TEMPerature Sub-Register + 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) Page Status Register Commands SCPI Status Commands IEEE 488.2 Status and Event Commands Page Page Operation Status Register Commands Regulating Sub-Register Commands Shutdown Sub-Register Commands Protection Shutdown Sub-Register Commands Remote Control Sub-Register Commands Page 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 Page Page Setting up Current Sharing Page Operation Errors CANbus Specifications A 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 Page Page Page Page Environmental Specification Thermal Specification Humidity Specification International Approvals Mechanical Specification Weight Size Page Page Page Page 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 Page Page 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 Page Page Table C-2 Readback Commands Page Page 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 Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Table C-11 Protection Commands Table C-12 User Lines Table C-13 Output State Page Page Page Table C-15 Legacy Commands Expressions Table C-16 Expressions Page 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 Table D-1 1 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 Page Page Page 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 Index A B C D E F G I K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Page Xantrex Technology Inc.

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Models: XDC 10-1200 XDC 10-600 XDC 100-120 XDC 100-60 XDC 150-40 XDC 150-80 XDC 20-300 XDC 20-600 XDC 30-200 XDC 30-400 XDC 300-20 XDC 300-40 XDC 40-150 XDC 40-300 XDC 60-100 XDC 60-200 XDC 600-10 XDC 600-20 XDC 80-150 XDC 80-75