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Programmable AC/DC Power Source APS-1102A USER MANUAL GW INSTEK PART NO. 82PS-1102AM01 ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER

Figures APS-1102A viii Figures page Figure 1-1. Block Diagram...

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 4-28 f) Step synchronized output The code that is specified in the step being executed is output to the exter

4 ADVANCED OPERATION EXAMPLE APS-1102A 4-29 4.4.2 Sequence settings Sequence settings are made as described below.  Input per step via control

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 4-30 3. Press the ENTER key to display the SEQUENCE screen. ENTERCANCEL 4. Press the or key to sel

4 ADVANCED OPERATION EXAMPLE APS-1102A 4-31 4.4.3 Programming sequences When “PROGRAM” is selected in the SEQUENCE screen, the PROGRAM screen is

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 4-32 Table4-8. Setting Items in PROGRAM Screen (1/3) Setting Name Item Operation STEP Step number Specifies t

4 ADVANCED OPERATION EXAMPLE APS-1102A 4-33 Table4-9. Setting Items in PROGRAM Screen (2/3) Setting Name Item Operation FREQ AC frequency Sets t

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 4-34 Table4-10. Setting Items in PROGRAM Screen (3/3) Setting Name Item Operation STEP TERM Step end Sets oper

4 ADVANCED OPERATION EXAMPLE APS-1102A 4-35 1. Open the SEQUENCE screen and display the PROGRAM screen. See “4.4.2 Sequence settings”, for ste

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 4-36  Operation step <2> The settings for DC voltage operation type (AC+DC mode only), AC voltage operat

4 ADVANCED OPERATION EXAMPLE APS-1102A 4-37 4.4.4 Control of sequence operations The CONTROL item in the SEQUENCE screen is used to control seque

Figures APS-1102A ix Figure 5-2. LCD Screen (When Warning Is Displayed) ... 5-3 Figure 5-3. Menu

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 4-38 b) When operating with the shortcut keys  Operation step The control of sequence operations, can also be

4 ADVANCED OPERATION EXAMPLE APS-1102A 4-39 4.4.5 Clear sequence memory Data is saved to sequence memory automatically. Separate sequence data ca

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 4-40 4.4.6 Example of sequence operation settings The following describes the steps for setting a new sequence

4 ADVANCED OPERATION EXAMPLE APS-1102A 4-41 The operation steps are described below.  Operation steps using control panel 1. Open the PROGRAM

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 4-42 6. Press the key to move the cursor to the line displaying “CONST” (fourth line from the top). ENT

4 ADVANCED OPERATION EXAMPLE APS-1102A 4-43  Setting step 2 10. Press the or key to move the cursor to “STEP”. 11. Press the ENTER key t

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 4-44 4.4.7 Execution of sequence operations Once sequence programming has been completed, start the sequence.

4 ADVANCED OPERATION EXAMPLE APS-1102A 4-45 4. Press the ENTER key to display the selection box. ENTERCANCEL 5. Press the key to move the

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 4-46 8. Press the key to select “CONTROL”, then press the ENTER key to display the selection box. ENTER

4 ADVANCED OPERATION EXAMPLE APS-1102A 4-47 c) Operations after starting sequence When a sequence is started, the status icon ( ) is displayed in

Tables APS-1102A x Tables page Table 1-1. List of Functions (1/2) ...

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 4-48 4.5 Control Using External Control I/O Connector Digital signals that are input to the external control I

4 ADVANCED OPERATION EXAMPLE APS-1102A 4-49 4.6 Output of Arbitrary Waveforms Arbitrary waveforms are generated by transferring data from an exter

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 4-50 2. Press the or key to move the cursor to the arbitrary waveform to be selected (“ARB1” to “ARB16”), th

4 ADVANCED OPERATION EXAMPLE APS-1102A 4-51 4.7 Synchronize the Output with External Signal The APS-1102A is equipped with an externally synchroni

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 4-52 4.7.1 External signal synchronization This function synchronizes the output frequency to a signal (puls

4 ADVANCED OPERATION EXAMPLE APS-1102A 4-53 4. Press the ENTER key to select the mode to be set. ENTERCANCEL 5. Press the or key to

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 4-54 4.7.2 Line synchronization This function synchronizes the output frequency to the frequency of the AC po

4 ADVANCED OPERATION EXAMPLE APS-1102A 4-55 4.8 Using Memory Functions Various settings are retained in memory with battery backup, and the settin

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 4-56  Operation steps Select and then “MEMORY” in the MISC menu to store, recall, or clear memory or to set

4 ADVANCED OPERATION EXAMPLE APS-1102A 4-57 4. Press the or key to select the operation to be performed. ENTERCANCEL 5. Press the ENT

Tables APS-1102A xi Table5-8. Items in SYSTEM Menu ... 5-11 Table5-9

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 4-58 4.9 Amplification of External Signal The APS-1102A can be used as an amplifier to which a signal is input

4 ADVANCED OPERATION EXAMPLE APS-1102A 4-59 a) Possible voltage settings for output  Operation steps Select the icon in the SET menu correspondi

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 4-60 4. Press the or key to move the cursor to the output voltage range to be set, then press the ENTER ke

4 ADVANCED OPERATION EXAMPLE APS-1102A 4-61 b) Signal input The setup for external input is completed once the above operations and the settings ar

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 4-62 4.10 Adding External Signals and Internal Signals When in the APS-1102A internal + external mode (AC-ADD

5 MENUS APS-1102A 5-1 5. MENUS 5.1 Screen Configuration ... 5-3 5.1.1 Status icons .

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 5-2 5.5.5 Setting range limiter (LIMIT) ... 5-35 5.5.6 Selection of measurem

5 MENUS APS-1102A 5-3 5.1 Screen Configuration The LCD on the control panel splits in multiple windows, as is shown in Figure 5-1 and Figure

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 5-4 The following information is displayed in various parts of the screen. A: Status window: This window s

5 MENUS APS-1102A 5-5 5.1.1 Status icons The status window displays status icons that indicate the status of the APS-1102A. These status ico

Tables APS-1102A xii Table7-9. When Failure Is Suspected (Problem when Switching Power on/off) ... 7-12 Table7-10. When Failure Is Susp

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 5-6 5.1.2 Warnings and error messages When a warning or error occurs, an error message is displayed in a mes

5 MENUS APS-1102A 5-7 5.2 Basic Operations The APS-1102A basic operations are described below. 5.2.1 Menus The APS-1102A uses a hierarc

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 5-8 Table5-3. Items in SET Menu Icon Item Reference Select output mode See “5.3.1 Output mode setting”.

5 MENUS APS-1102A 5-9 Table5-4. Items in MISC Menu Setting Name Setting Reference SEQUENCE Open sequence menu See “5.5.1 Sequence (SEQUE

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 5-10 Table5-5. Items in SEQUENCE Menu Setting Name Setting Reference CONTROL... Control sequence operation

5 MENUS APS-1102A 5-11 Table5-7. Items in REMOTE Menu Setting Name Setting Reference LOCAL... Switch to local mode See “5.5.3 Remote (RE

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 5-12 5.2.2 Navigating the menu tree Use the UP and DOWN keys to move among items displayed in the menu windows

5 MENUS APS-1102A 5-13 5.2.3 Numerical value input operations When input of numerical values is required, the modification box is displayed.

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 5-14 5.2.5 EXEC input The EXEC box is displayed for items to be actually executed by pressing the ENTER key.

5 MENUS APS-1102A 5-15 5.3 SET Menu The SET menu in the menu window is used to set basic functions. The available settings differ according

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APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 5-16 5.3.1 Output mode setting Table5-12 lists the eight output modes that can be selected (based on combinati

5 MENUS APS-1102A 5-17 Figure 5-7 shows a block diagram of the APS-1102A signal sources. Figure 5-7. Block Diagram of Signal Sources  Op

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 5-18 5.3.3 Setting output voltage The output voltage settings listed below can be made for the two operation

5 MENUS APS-1102A 5-19 5.3.4 Setting output frequency This sets the AC voltage frequency. When either AC-SYNC or AC+DC-SYNC mode is selecte

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 5-20 5.3.6 Waveform settings When AC-INT, AC-ADD, AC-SYNC, AC+DC-INT, AC+DC-ADD, or AC+DC-SYNC mode is selecte

5 MENUS APS-1102A 5-21 5.3.7 Peak current limiter settings The positive value and the negative value of the peak current limiter can be set in

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 5-22 5.3.8 RMS current limiter settings This limits the output RMS current. When the output RMS current exce

5 MENUS APS-1102A 5-23 5.4 MEASURE Screen The MEASURE screen in the measured value window displays measured values for items selected as meas

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 5-24 5.4.1 Output voltage measurement When “MEASURE” has been selected in the MISC menu, RMS value (RMS), ave

5 MENUS APS-1102A 5-25 5.4.2 Output current measurement When “MEASURE” has been selected in the MISC menu, RMS value (RMS), average DC (AVG),

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 5-26 5.4.3 Output power measurement The output power values described below are always displayed. a) Effec

5 MENUS APS-1102A 5-27 5.4.5 Load crest factor measurement Calculated by (maximum values of maximum current and minimum current)

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 5-28 5.5 MISC Menu This menu is used to enter detailed settings for various functions. In this menu, you can

5 MENUS APS-1102A 5-29 b) PROGRAM (sequence programming) This “PROGRAM” screen is used to program sequences. The items listed in Table5-20 t

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 5-30 Table5-21. PROGRAM Screen Items (2/3) Setting Name Item Operation FREQ AC frequency Sets the AC freque

5 MENUS APS-1102A 5-31 Table5-22. PROGRAM Screen Items (3/3) Setting Name Item Operation STEP TERM Step end Sets operation after end of step.

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 5-32 5.5.2 Memory (MEMORY) The “MEMORY” screen is used to control memory. Settings saved (stored) to store/r

5 MENUS APS-1102A 5-33 5.5.3 Remote (REMOTE) The remote menu is displayed. This menu is used to switch to local mode from remote control, swit

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 5-34 b) Interface (INTERFACE) This switches USB interface or RS232 interface. See “6 REMOTE INTERFACE”, for

5 MENUS APS-1102A 5-35 5.5.5 Setting range limiter (LIMIT) The setting range limiter indicates the LIMIT screen, enabling the setting range of

1 OVERVIEW APS-1102A 1-1 1. OVERVIEW 1.1 General ... 1-2 1.2 Features

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 5-36 5.5.6 Selection of measurement display (MEASURE) Select the measurement values to be displayed from the R

5 MENUS APS-1102A 5-37 5.5.8 Output on/off The APS-1102A output on/off setting can be entered using the OUTPUT key on the front panel, but it

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 5-38 5.5.9 Adjusting DC offset Even when the output is set to 0 V, the DC offset voltage from several mV to s

5 MENUS APS-1102A 5-39 3. Press the and keys to move the cursor to the column to be changed, turn the MODIFY dial and set a numerical valu

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 5-40 5.6 System Menu This menu is used to enter the following system settings for the APS-1102A.  KEYLOCK:

5 MENUS APS-1102A 5-41 3. Press the ENTER key to display the SYSTEM screen . ENTERCANCEL 4. Press the or key to select the operati

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 5-42 5.6.1 Keylock The APS-1102A is equipped with a function that prevents key input errors during operation.

5 MENUS APS-1102A 5-43 5.6.2 Beep sound When the beep sound is on, a beep sounds when an incorrect operation is made, a key is pressed, or a m

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 5-44 5.6.3 LCD contrast adjustment The LCD screen contrast level can be set to any of 100 levels to suit the o

5 MENUS APS-1102A 5-45 5.6.4 LCD display color setting The display color of the LCD screen on the control panel can be set as either white bas

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 1-2 1.1 General The APS-1102A programmable AC/DC power source is a power source that can output AC and DC powe

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 5-46 5.6.5 Time unit setting The unit used to indicate the time parameter can be specified. Select either “s

5 MENUS APS-1102A 5-47 5.6.6 Output on/off setting at power-on The APS-1102A can be set to automatically turn output on at power-on. Howeve

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 5-48 5.6.7 External control input enable/disable setting External control input can be set as enabled or disab

5 MENUS APS-1102A 5-49 5.6.8 Reset function This function resets all basic settings to their initial (factory) settings. The APS-1102A cann

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 5-50

6 REMOTE INTERFACE APS-1102A 6-1 6. REMOTE INTERFACE 6.1 Remote Interface ... 6-2 6

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 6-2 6.1 Remote Interface This product is provided with the USB and RS232 remote interfaces and is remote-contr

6 REMOTE INTERFACE APS-1102A 6-3 3. Press the ENTER key to display the selection box. ENTERCANCEL 4. Press the or key to move the curso

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 6-4  USB ID Used for a system connected with APS-1102A through USB, to enable the application identify each so

6 REMOTE INTERFACE APS-1102A 6-5 3. Press the ENTER key to display the selection box. ENTERCANCEL 4. Press the or key to move the curso

1 OVERVIEW APS-1102A 1-3  Harmonic current (up to 40th harmonic, 50 Hz/60 Hz fundamental only) Note: This measurement does not conform to the IEC

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 6-6 2. Press the or key to move the cursor to “RS232”. ENTERCANCEL 3. Press the ENTER key to displ

6 REMOTE INTERFACE APS-1102A 6-7 6.2 Command List The APS-1102A command list is shown in Table6-1 to Table6-9 and IEEE488.2 common commands suppor

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 6-8 Table6-2. Command List (SOURce Subsystem)(2/2) Function Command DC offset voltage adjustment (during AC-

6 REMOTE INTERFACE APS-1102A 6-9 Table6-5. Command List (STATus Subsystem) Function Command Operation condition register STATus:OPERation:CONDiti

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 6-10 Table6-9. Command List (SYSTem Subsystem) Function Command Beep sound on/off SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe Extern

6 REMOTE INTERFACE APS-1102A 6-11 Table6-11. Common Command List (Common Commands and Queries) Common Commands and Queries Name Function *CLS Cle

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 6-12 a) Input buffer  The number of commands that can be sent at one time is limited by the input buffer capa

6 REMOTE INTERFACE APS-1102A 6-13 6.3 Command Descriptions 6.3.1 Overview of Programming Language This products conforms to IEEE488.2 and SCPI (V

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 6-14 b) SCPI data format All command messages and acknowledge messages sent to the APS-1102A are in “ASCII” for

6 REMOTE INTERFACE APS-1102A 6-15 d) Subsystem commands Subsystem commands are commands used to execute the particular functions of devices. Sub

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APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 1-4  As power source for testing characteristics of relays and switches  As power source for tests included

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 6-16 2) Path separator The path separator (:) separates the current keyword from the keyword at the next lowe

6 REMOTE INTERFACE APS-1102A 6-17 4) Implicit keywords Any keyword that is enclosed by square brackets ([ ]) is an implicit keyword that can be o

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 6-18 6.3.2 Detailed command descriptions The following describes various command functions and syntax. a) M

6 REMOTE INTERFACE APS-1102A 6-19  [SOURce:]CURRent:LIMit:AVErage This sets the upper limit for the output RMS current. The output RMS current lim

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 6-20  [SOURce:]FREQuency[:IMMediate] This sets the output frequency. When in AC-EXT/AC-SYNC/AC+DC-EXT/AC+DC-S

6 REMOTE INTERFACE APS-1102A 6-21  [SOURce:]FUNCtion[:SHAPe][:IMMediate] This sets the output waveform. The output waveform setting is SIN/SQU/A

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 6-22  [SOURce:]PHASe:CLOCk This sets the sync signal source in the external synchronization mode (AC-SYNC or A

6 REMOTE INTERFACE APS-1102A 6-23  [SOURce:]SEQuence:CSTep? This returns the step number being executed. The response ranges from 1 and 1 to 255.

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 6-24  [SOURce:]SEQuence:DELete This clears the sequence memory. When this command is executed, all sequence st

6 REMOTE INTERFACE APS-1102A 6-25 Fourth parameter (AC voltage operation type) Type <NR1> Range 0 (CONST), 1 (KEEP), or 2 (SWEEP) Fifth pa

1 OVERVIEW APS-1102A 1-5 1.4 List of Functions The main functions of the APS-1102A are listed below. Table 1-1. List of Functions (1/2) Funct

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 6-26  [SOURce:]SEQuence:TPARameter This sets the step transition parameters. The target sequence step must be

6 REMOTE INTERFACE APS-1102A 6-27  [SOURce:]SEQuence:STEP Specifies the target step number for sequence editing. The step number specification ran

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 6-28  [SOURce:]VOLTage:LIMit:LOW This sets the lower limit of the output voltage that can be set. However, a v

6 REMOTE INTERFACE APS-1102A 6-29  [SOURce:]VOLTage:ADJust:OFFSet:DC This sets the DC offset voltage adjustment value in mV when in AC+DC-INT, AC+

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 6-30 d) MEASure subsystem  MEASure[:SCALar]:CURRent[:AC]? This returns the output current RMS value (AC+DC

6 REMOTE INTERFACE APS-1102A 6-31  MEASure[:SCALar]:CURRent:AMPLitude:MAX? This returns the output current peak value (hold) in Apk units. The hel

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 6-32  MEASure[:SCALar]:CURRent:HARMonic[:AMPLitude]? This returns the harmonic current in Arms units within th

6 REMOTE INTERFACE APS-1102A 6-33  MEASure[:SCALar]:FREQuency? This returns the external sync signal frequency in Hz units. The external sync sign

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 6-34  MEASure[:SCALar]:POWer:AC:REACtive? This returns the reactive power in var units. The reactive power mea

6 REMOTE INTERFACE APS-1102A 6-35  MEASure[:SCALar]:VOLTage:HIGH? This returns the maximum peak value (AC+DC peak value) of the output voltage in

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 1-6 Table1-2. List of Functions (2/2) Function Description External control External control I/O External c

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 6-36 e) DISPlay subsystem  DISPlay[:WINDow]:MEASure:MODE This selects the measurement display selection. Th

6 REMOTE INTERFACE APS-1102A 6-37 f) STATus subsystem  STATus:OPERation:CONDition? This returns the operation condition register (OPCR). The re

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 6-38  STATus:OPERation:NTRansition STATus:OPERation:PTRansition This sets the operation transition filter (OP

6 REMOTE INTERFACE APS-1102A 6-39  STATus:WARNing:ENABle This sets the warning event enable register. The setting ranges from 0 to 29947. Synt

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 6-40 g) OUTPut subsystem  OUTPut[:STATe] This controls on/off settings of the output relay. Syntax:

6 REMOTE INTERFACE APS-1102A 6-41 i) TRACe subsystem  TRACe:CATalog? This returns a list of defined waveform names. This command returns a list

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 6-42  TRACe:DELete[:NAME] This clears the specified arbitrary waveform memory. When this command is executed,

6 REMOTE INTERFACE APS-1102A 6-43  SYSTem:ERRor? This reads one error from the error queue (FIFO), and clears the read error in the error queue. T

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 6-44  SYSTem:WRELease This clears a warning. When a warning is cleared, the SET screen is displayed and key in

6 REMOTE INTERFACE APS-1102A 6-45 l) Common commands  CLS This clears the following registers.  Standard event register  Operation event re

1 OVERVIEW APS-1102A 1-7 1.5 Operation Principles Figure 1-1 shows a block diagram of the APS-1102A. PFCCIRCUIT～LINE 100V-230V50Hz/60Hz1.4kVA

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 6-46  IDN? This returns the model name, etc. The response message includes the “manufacturer, model name, ser

6 REMOTE INTERFACE APS-1102A 6-47  RST This resets the device to its factory settings. However, reset cannot be executed when output is on. ([1,

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 6-48  TST? This returns the self test results. In this device, “0” is always returned. Syntax: TST? P

6 REMOTE INTERFACE APS-1102A 6-49 6.4 Command Tree The command tree for each of the APS-1102A subsystem is shown in Figure 6-3. [SOURce]CREStf

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 6-50 6.5 Status System The APS-1102A includes the minimum set of status groups defined by IEEE488.2. The APS-

6 REMOTE INTERFACE APS-1102A 6-51 6.5.1 Status byte The status byte register definitions are listed in Table6-14. Bits in the status byte register

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 6-52 6.5.2 Standard event status The structure of the standard event status register is shown in Figure 6-5 b

6 REMOTE INTERFACE APS-1102A 6-53 Table6-15. Standard Event Status Register Definitions Bit Weight Description PON (7) 128 Power on bit 1 is set

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 6-54 6.5.3 Operation status The structure of the operation status register is shown in Figure 6-6 below. A

6 REMOTE INTERFACE APS-1102A 6-55 6.5.4 Warning status The structure of the warning status register is shown in Figure 6-7 below. Always 0 Pea

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 6-56 6.6 Error Message List Error messages are listed in Table6-16 below. Table6-16. Error Message List No.

6 REMOTE INTERFACE APS-1102A 6-57 6.7 Programming example Refer to "Remote Control Programming Example" included in the attached CD-ROM.

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 6-58

7 TROUBLESHOOTING APS-1102A 7-1 7. TROUBLESHOOTING 7.1 Protection Function ... 7-2 7.2

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 7-2 7.1 Protection Function The APS-1102A is equipped with a protection function that monitors the internal st

7 TROUBLESHOOTING APS-1102A 7-3 Table7-1. Protection Function Protection Action When Detected Displayed Message Output off System Lock Internal

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 7-4 7.2 Error Messages and Error Handling The APS-1102A performs a self test at power-on, and displays an erro

7 TROUBLESHOOTING APS-1102A 7-5 7.2.1 Error at power-on The APS-1102A performs the following fault checks at power-on. If an error occurs, NG is

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 7-6 7.2.2 Protection function-related errors When a protection function-related error has occurred, an error m

7 TROUBLESHOOTING APS-1102A 7-7 7.2.3 Panel operation errors Panel operation error messages are displayed in the status window. The message box

2 PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE APS-1102A 2-1 2. PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE 2.1 Checking Before Use ...

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 7-8 Table7-5. Panel Operation Errors (2/2) Error Message Cause and Action Required UNDER BUSY STATE Cannot se

7 TROUBLESHOOTING APS-1102A 7-9 7.2.4 Warning messages When output is turned off due to an output error, internal temperature error, or external s

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 7-10 Table7-7. Warning Messages (2/2) Message Cause and Action Required Output OFF. caused by: OUTPUT OVERCU

7 TROUBLESHOOTING APS-1102A 7-11 7.2.5 Remote-related external control errors Table7-8 lists remote-related external control error messages. Ta

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 7-12 7.3 When Failure Is Suspected If a problem that might be due to a fault occurs when using the APS-1102A,

7 TROUBLESHOOTING APS-1102A 7-13 Table7-11. When Failure Is Suspected (Problem Related to Output Voltage or Output Voltage Range Setting) Symptom

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 7-14 Table7-13. When Failure Is Suspected (Problem Related to Output Error) Symptom Possible Cause Required A

7 TROUBLESHOOTING APS-1102A 7-15 Table7-14. When Failure Is Suspected (Problem Related to Measurement Functions) Symptom Possible Cause Required

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 7-16 Table7-17. When Failure Is Suspected (Problem Related to Limiter Setting Range Limit) Symptom Possible C

8 MAINTENANCE APS-1102A 8-1 8. MAINTENANCE 8.1 Introduction ... 8-2 8.2 Ro

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 2-2 2.1 Checking Before Use Before installing and using the APS-1102A, make sure that it has not been damaged

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 8-2 8.1 Introduction This chapter describes the following items.  Caution points and storage methods for lo

8 MAINTENANCE APS-1102A 8-3 b) When fan filters are dirty A front panel is provided with air filters for removing dust or dirt from the intake air.

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 8-4 8.3 Storage, Repackaging, and Transportation Store the APS-1102A in a location that meets the installation

8 MAINTENANCE APS-1102A 8-5 8.4 Checking the Version Number The APS-1102A firmware version is displayed in the bottom right of the screen for a fe

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 8-6 4. Press the key to move the cursor to “INFORMATION”. ENTERCANCEL 5. Press the ENTER key to disp

8 MAINTENANCE APS-1102A 8-7 8.5 Backup Battery The contents of memory ( See “4.8 Using Memory Functions”) and other required parameters and data

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 8-8

9 SPECIFICATIONS APS-1102A 9-1 9. SPECIFICATIONS 9.1 Output ································································· 9-2 9.2 Current

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 9-2 Unless otherwise noted, the following conditions are adopted: Load: Resistance load of power factor 1

9 SPECIFICATIONS APS-1102A 9-3 e) Output terminals Terminal block with M4 screws (rear panel) AC outlet (universal type, front panel) Note 1: Use

2 PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE APS-1102A 2-3 2.2 Installation Environment Note the following precautions to ensure the safe use and reliability of this

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 9-4 h) Maximum output current 100 V range: 10 Arms (AC) / 10 A (DC) 200 V range: 5 Arms (AC) / 5 A (DC)

9 SPECIFICATIONS APS-1102A 9-5 m) Small amplitude frequency response (When signal source mode is INT, 100 V range, output voltage is 20 Vrms, 50 Hz

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 9-6 9.2 Current Limiter a) Output peak current limiter When limiter is operating, output voltage is clippe

9 SPECIFICATIONS APS-1102A 9-7 9.4 Signal Sources The signal sources that can be selected are internal (INT), external signal input (EXT), inter

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 9-8 9.5 Measurement Functions a) Output voltage measurement RMS value: RMS value of AC+DC Full scale: 100

9 SPECIFICATIONS APS-1102A 9-9 Average value: Average value of AC+DC (measures DC component) Full scale: 15.00 A Display resolution: 0.01 A Me

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 9-10 Reactive power: Calculated as ( )apparent power2-( )effective power2 Full scale: 1400 var Display reso

9 SPECIFICATIONS APS-1102A 9-11 9.6 Sequence Function Output parameters can be changed abruptly or swept in sequence. Signal source is INT only.

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 9-12 9.7 Arbitrary Waveform Memory The contents of arbitrary waveform memory are retained by battery backup.

9 SPECIFICATIONS APS-1102A 9-13 9.10 General a) LCD settings Contrast: Adjustable Display color: White background or Blue background b) Beep

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 2-4  Conditions of installation site  The APS-1102A should be used indoors, and at altitude up to 2000 m.

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 9-14 9.11 External Control I/O a) External control operation mode Enabled or disabled (the state output is al

9 SPECIFICATIONS APS-1102A 9-15 9.12 External Interface USB interface and RS232 interface are provided for external control from a personal compu

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 9-16 9.14 Withstand Voltage and Insulation Resistance Between input power line vs. output/chassis or input po

9 SPECIFICATIONS APS-1102A 9-17 9.16 Ambient Temperature Range, Ambient Humidity Range, Etc. a) Operating environment Indoor use b) Altitude 20

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 9-18 9.17 External Dimensions and Weight a) External dimensions Width: 258 mm Height: 176 mm Depth: 440 mm

9 SPECIFICATIONS APS-1102A 9-19 Figure 9-2. External Dimensions Built-in air filter Protective cover Rear View Front View Left Side View Right

2 PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE APS-1102A 2-5  Do not install the APS-1102A in the following locations:  Location with flammable gas  An explosion

APS-1102A i  Preface  Thank you for purchasing the APS-1102A programmable AC/DC power source. To ensure safe and proper use of this electric equi

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 2-6 2.3 Grounding and Power Supply Connection  Be sure to ground the APS-1102A. This product uses a lin

2 PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE APS-1102A 2-7  Connect the power in this order. 1. Make sure that the power source voltage to be used is within the

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 2-8 2.4 Simple Operation Checks The following describes simple methods for checking newly purchased products o

2 PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE APS-1102A 2-9 2. Panel settings Set the APS-1102A as shown below. See “3.4 Main Operation Example”, for descriptors

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 2-10 2.5 Calibration To calibrate the APS-1102A, contact GW Instek or our agent.

3 PANEL AND BASIC OPERATIONS APS-1102A 3-1 3. PANEL AND BASIC OPERATIONS 3.1 Panel Components and Operations ...

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 3-2 3.1 Panel Components and Operations 3.1.1 Operation panel Numbers shown after names in the following fig

3 PANEL AND BASIC OPERATIONS APS-1102A 3-3 3.1.2 Front panel Numbers shown after names in the following figures correspond to item numbers in th

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 3-4 3.1.3 Rear panel External signal input/external sync signal input connector 3.3.5 External control I/O

3 PANEL AND BASIC OPERATIONS APS-1102A 3-5 3.2 Display and Initial Settings at Power-on  Display at power-on When the power switch is set to on,

APS-1102A ii  Safety Precautions  To ensure safe use, be sure to observe the following warnings and cautions. GW Instek shall not be held liable f

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 3-6 Table3-2. Settings in Memory (2/3) Function Setting Initial setting Reset Current limiter Peak current

3 PANEL AND BASIC OPERATIONS APS-1102A 3-7 Table3-3. Settings in Memory (3/3) Function Setting Initial setting Reset Remote Interface USB RS232

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 3-8 3.3 I/O Terminals 3.3.1 Output terminals (front and rear)  Connection to output outlet (front) The fro

3 PANEL AND BASIC OPERATIONS APS-1102A 3-9  Connection to output terminals (rear) Outputs are isolated from the input power lines and the case (g

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 3-10  Connect cables to the output terminal block as described below. Outputs are isolated from the input p

3 PANEL AND BASIC OPERATIONS APS-1102A 3-11 3.3.2 RS232 connector APS-1102A is equipped with the RS232 interface to control from an external compu

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 3-12 3.3.3 USB connector Use a commercial (off-the-shelf) USB cable to connect the rear USB connector to a PC

3 PANEL AND BASIC OPERATIONS APS-1102A 3-13 3.3.4 External control I/O The APS-1102A is equipped with an (8-bit) external control I/O connector t

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 3-14 Table3-6. External Control I/O Connectors Pin No. I/O Function Remark 1 Output Power source on/off stat

3 PANEL AND BASIC OPERATIONS APS-1102A 3-15 3.3.5 External signal input/external sync signal input terminal When using an externally input signal

APS-1102A iii ！ ！ ！  Prevention of electrical shock due to output voltage The maximum output voltage of the APS-1102A is 440 V. Operate

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 3-16 3.4 Main Operation Example Main operations are described below in the following order.  Power-on 3.

3 PANEL AND BASIC OPERATIONS APS-1102A 3-17 3.4.1 Power on/off When the POWER switch is set to “|”, the power goes on, and when it is set to “”,

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 3-18  Main operations screen is displayed. Figure 3-12. Example of Main Operations Screen (in AC-INT

3 PANEL AND BASIC OPERATIONS APS-1102A 3-19 3.4.2 Setting output mode The APS-1102A provides the eight output modes listed in Table3-7. The outp

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 3-20  Operation steps Select output mode by selecting in the SET menu. 1. Press the or key to move

3 PANEL AND BASIC OPERATIONS APS-1102A 3-21 3.4.3 Setting output voltage range Select 100 V range or 200 V range. The output voltage range canno

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 3-22 2. Press the ENTER key to display the selection box. ENTERCANCEL Selection box 3. Press the or

3 PANEL AND BASIC OPERATIONS APS-1102A 3-23 3.4.4 Setting waveform The APS-1102A allows to select a sine wave, square wave, or arbitrary waveform

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 3-24 3. Press the or key to move the cursor to the waveform to be output. ENTERCANCEL 4. Press th

3 PANEL AND BASIC OPERATIONS APS-1102A 3-25  Operation steps To set the output voltage, set in the SET menu. 1. Press the or key to mov

APS-1102A iv Contents page  Preface  ...

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 3-26 3.4.6 Setting output frequency The AC output frequency can be set in the following range. Table3-11.

3 PANEL AND BASIC OPERATIONS APS-1102A 3-27 3. Press the and keys to move the cursor to the digit to be changed, turn the MODIFY dial and set

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 3-28 3.4.7 Using limiter functions a) Using current limiter The APS-1102A includes a peak current limiter fun

3 PANEL AND BASIC OPERATIONS APS-1102A 3-29  Operation steps Select the icon in the SET menu corresponding to the desired setting, then set a num

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 3-30 b) Using setting range limiter The APS-1102A internal mode (AC-INT, AC+DC-INT) and internal + external mo

3 PANEL AND BASIC OPERATIONS APS-1102A 3-31 3. Press the ENTER key to display the LIMIT screen. ENTERCANCEL 4. Press the or key to mov

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 3-32 3.4.8 Output on/off To turn the APS-1102A output on or off, simply press the OUTPUT key. When output

3 PANEL AND BASIC OPERATIONS APS-1102A 3-33 3.4.9 Using measurement functions The APS-1102A is equipped with the following measurement functions.

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 3-34  Operation steps To select a measurement display, select “MEASURE” in the MISC menu . 1. Press the

3 PANEL AND BASIC OPERATIONS APS-1102A 3-35 4. Press the or key to move the cursor to the desired measurement display. ENTERCANCEL H

Contents APS-1102A v 4.1.2 Selecting an output mode (AC+DC-INT mode) ... 4-3 4.1.3 Setting the output voltag

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 3-36 3.5 Output Characteristics The following charts show output voltage vs. output current of the APS-1102A

3 PANEL AND BASIC OPERATIONS APS-1102A 3-37 34.175.0100.0100.0 220.0200.075.0Output current (A)/Maximum output current (A)  100 (%)Maximum output

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 3-38

4 ADVANCED OPERATION EXAMPLE APS-1102A 4-1 4. ADVANCED OPERATION EXAMPLE 4.1 Use as a DC Power Source ...

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 4-2 4.1 Use as a DC Power Source When using the APS-1102A as a DC voltage source, select DC - Internal signal

4 ADVANCED OPERATION EXAMPLE APS-1102A 4-3 Once a diode has been connected, a load that does not consume power keeps its voltage charged. The

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 4-4 2. Press the ENTER key to display the selection box. ENTERCANCEL Selection box 3. Press the or

4 ADVANCED OPERATION EXAMPLE APS-1102A 4-5 4.1.3 Setting the output voltage range Select 100 V or 200 V as the output voltage range. As is shown

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 4-6 3. Press the or key to move the cursor to 100 V or 200 V. ENTERCANCEL 4. Press the ENTER key

4 ADVANCED OPERATION EXAMPLE APS-1102A 4-7 4.1.4 Setting the output voltage The ranges that can be set are listed below. Table4-3. Output Vol

Contents APS-1102A vi 5.3.5 Output initial phase settings ... 5-19 5.3.6 Waveform

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 4-8 3. Press the and keys to move the cursor to the digit to be changed, turn the MODIFY dial and set a nu

4 ADVANCED OPERATION EXAMPLE APS-1102A 4-9 4.1.5 Setting output frequency of superimposed AC To set the output frequency, set a numerical value un

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 4-10 4.1.6 Setting superimposed AC waveform Selects among 16 types of sine waves (SIN), square waves (SQU), a

4 ADVANCED OPERATION EXAMPLE APS-1102A 4-11 4. Press the ENTER key to set the selected waveform. ENTERCANCEL 4.1.7 Using the measurement

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 4-12 b) Calculation method of the measurement values Output voltage and current are sampled and A/D converted a

4 ADVANCED OPERATION EXAMPLE APS-1102A 4-13 c) Select measurement display Select one form among RMS, AVG, or PEAK as the measured current and volta

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 4-14 4. Press the or key to move the cursor to the desired measurement display. Select “AVG” to measur

4 ADVANCED OPERATION EXAMPLE APS-1102A 4-15 4.2 Measurement of Inrush Current 4.2.1 Inrush current In such an electrical product as contains a c

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 4-16 4.2.2 Set phase at output on To set the phase at output on, select “Phase at output on” in the SET menu

4 ADVANCED OPERATION EXAMPLE APS-1102A 4-17 4.2.3 Set measurement display to peak value Set the displayed current measurement value to the peak va

Contents APS-1102A vii 6.5.4 Warning status ... 6-55 6.6 Error

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 4-18 4. Press the TOP MENU key or the CANCEL key to return to the SET menu screen.  The measured value wind

4 ADVANCED OPERATION EXAMPLE APS-1102A 4-19 2. Press the or key to move the cursor to “RESET Ipkh…”, then press the ENTER key.  The EXEC b

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 4-20 4.3 Measurement of Harmonic Current Switching power sources are widely used in both consumer and industr

4 ADVANCED OPERATION EXAMPLE APS-1102A 4-21 3. Press the or key to move the cursor to the harmonic order to be displayed, then press the ENTER

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 4-22 4.4 Using the Sequence Function 4.4.1 Sequence operations When the sequence function of the APS-1102A

4 ADVANCED OPERATION EXAMPLE APS-1102A 4-23 a) Sequence A sequence is comprised of a combination of at least two steps (the minimum unit is one st

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 4-24 The step transition parameters specify the next step and its timing. Table4-5. Step Transition Paramet

4 ADVANCED OPERATION EXAMPLE APS-1102A 4-25 An example of basic step transitions is shown below. <START> Output parameters Time Normal out

APS-1102A User Manual APS-1102A 4-26 d) Sequence control The following describes how sequence operations are controlled. Sequence control oper

4 ADVANCED OPERATION EXAMPLE APS-1102A 4-27 e) Sequence loop Either an entire sequence or a block of any number of steps within a sequence can be