Gw-instek PSU-Series Programming User Manual User Manual

Programmable DC Power Supply PSU Series PROGRAMMING MANUAL Revision 1.2 July 2014 ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER

PSU Programming Manual 10 Main Features Performance  High power density: 1500W in 1U  Universal input voltage 85~265Vac, continuous operation

PSU Programming Manual 100 Query Example SYST:VERS? >1999.9 :SYSTem:REBoot Set Description Reboots the PSU system. Syntax :SYSTem:REBoot IEEE

REMOTE CONTROL 101 Syntax Query Syntax *ESE <NR1> *ESE? Parameter <NR1> 0~255 Return parameter <NR1> Returns the bit sum of the

PSU Programming Manual 102 Return parameter 1 Returns 1 when all the outstanding commands have completed. *RCL Set Description Recalls the conten

REMOTE CONTROL 103 Parameter <NR1> 0~255 Return parameter <NR1> Returns the bit sum of the Service Request Enable register. *STB Quer

PSU Programming Manual 104 Status Register Overview To program the PSU power supply effectively, the Status registers need to be understood. This

REMOTE CONTROL 105 The Status Registers MSSConditionOV (Over-Voltage) 0PTR/NTP Event EnableOC (Over-Current) 1Not Used 2POW (AC Power Off) 3OT

PSU Programming Manual 106 Questionable Status Register Group Overview The Questionable Status Register Group indicates if any protection modes o

REMOTE CONTROL 107 OT (Over Temperature) Over temperature protection has been tripped 4 16 VL (Voltage Limit) Voltage limit has been reached 8 2

PSU Programming Manual 108 Operation Status Register Group Overview The Operation Status Register Group indicates the operating status of the pow

REMOTE CONTROL 109 CV (Constant voltage mode) Indicates if the PSU is in CV mode. 8 256 CC (Constant current mode) Indicates if the PSU is in CC

GETTING STARTED 11 Accessories Before using the PSU power supply unit, check the package contents to make sure all the standard accessories are i

PSU Programming Manual 110 Event Register The PTR/NTR Register will dictate the type of transition conditions will set the corresponding bits in t

REMOTE CONTROL 111 Standard Event Status Register Group Overview The Standard Event Status Register Group indicates if any errors have occurred.

PSU Programming Manual 112 EXE (Execution Error) The EXE bit indicates an execution error due to one of the following: illegal command parameter,

REMOTE CONTROL 113 Status Byte Register & Service Request Enable Register Overview The Status Byte register consolidates the status events of

PSU Programming Manual 114 (ESB) Event Summary Bit. The ESB is the summary bit for the Standard Event Status Register group. 5 32 MSS Bit The MS

REMOTE CONTROL 115 Error List Command Errors ... 115 Execution Errors ...

PSU Programming Manual 116 Error Code Description -100 Command Error This is the generic syntax error for devices that cannot detect more specific

REMOTE CONTROL 117 -112 Program mnemonic too long The header contains more that twelve characters (see IEEE 488.2, 7.6.1.4.1). -113 Undefined head

PSU Programming Manual 118 -141 Invalid character data Either the character data element contains an invalid character or the particular element r

REMOTE CONTROL 119 Execution Errors Overview An <error/event number> in the range [ -299 , -200 ] indicates that an error has been detecte

PSU Programming Manual 12 Optional Accessories Part number Description PSU-01C Cable for 2 units of PSU-Series in parallel mode connection PSU-0

PSU Programming Manual 120 -201 Invalid while in local Indicates that a command is not executable while the device is in local due to a hard local

REMOTE CONTROL 121 -222 Data out of range Indicates that a legal program data element was parsed but could not be executed because the interpreted

PSU Programming Manual 122 or query errors; see the other error definitions in this section. Error Code Description -310 System error Indicates th

REMOTE CONTROL 123 Error Code Description -400 Query error This is the generic query error for devices that cannot detect more specific errors. Th

PSU Programming Manual 124 APPENDIX PSU Default Settings The following default settings are the factory configuration settings for the power suppl

APPENDIX 125 Lock Mode F-19 0:Lock Panel, Allow Output OFF Setup Rear USB Speed F-22 2 = Auto detect GPIB address F-23 8 GPIB Enable/Disable F-24

PSU Programming Manual 126 Error Messages & Messages The following error messages or messages may appear on the PSU screen during operation.

APPENDIX 127 LED ASCII Table Character Set Use the following table to read the LCD display messages. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E

PSU Programming Manual 128 INDEX Accessories ... 11 Caution symbol... 4 Cleaning the instru

GETTING STARTED 13 Appearance PSU Series Front Panel Lock/Local PROT Function Test Set OutputUnlock ALM_CLR M 1 M 2 M 3Shift: Long PushVSR LAN RM

PSU Programming Manual 14 6. Lock/Local Button Lock/LocalUnlock Used to lock all front panel buttons other than the Output Button or it switches t

GETTING STARTED 15 11. Shift Button Shift Used to enable the functions that are written in blue characters below the button. 12. Output Button Out

PSU Programming Manual 16 PSU Series Display and Operation Panel VSR LAN RMT ERR DLY ALM ISR M 1 M 2 M 3 RUNC CAC VVVOLTAGE CURRENTDisplay Area14

GETTING STARTED 17 24. ISR LED The current slew rate enable. 25. M1 LED Lights in green when the memory value are being recalled or saved. 26. M2

PSU Programming Manual 18 Rear Panel L NAC INPUTDC OUTPUTLANRS 485 / 232OUT INANALOG PROGRAMMINGS LS SLSNCREMOTE SENSE234 156789 10876543210 -

GETTING STARTED 19 5. Remote-IN LANRS 485 / 232 Two different types of cables can be used for RS232 or RS485-based remote control. PSU-232: RS232

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PSU Programming Manual 20 L NAC INPUTDC OUTPUTLANRS 485 / 232OUT INANALOG PROGRAMMINGS LS SLSNCREMOTE SENSE

GETTING STARTED 21 Configuration Settings Setting Normal Function Settings The normal function settings (F-01~F-61, F-70~F-76) and F-88 ~ F-89 c

PSU Programming Manual 22 4. Use the current knob to set the parameter for the chosen F setting. Current Press the Voltage knob to save the con

GETTING STARTED 23 Setting Power On Configuration Settings Background The Power On configuration settings can only be changed during power up to

PSU Programming Manual 24 Press the Voltage knob to save the configuration setting. ConF will be displayed when it is configuring. Voltage VOLT

GETTING STARTED 25 Configuration Table Please use the configuration settings listed below when applying the configuration settings. Normal Functi

PSU Programming Manual 26 Internal resistance setting F-08 0~0.03Ω (PSU 6-200) 0~0.104Ω (PSU 12.5-120) 0~0.263Ω (PSU 20-76) 0~1.053Ω (PSU 40-38) 0

GETTING STARTED 27 Show MAC Address-2 F-31 0x00~0xFF Show MAC Address-3 F-32 0x00~0xFF Show MAC Address-4 F-33 0x00~0xFF Show MAC Address-5 F-34 0

PSU Programming Manual 28 UART Address (For TDK) F-76 00 ~ 31 System Settings Factory Set Value F-88 0 = None 1 = Return to factory default settin

GETTING STARTED 29 Control Range F-97 0 = 5V [5kΩ], 1 = 10V [10kΩ] External Output Control Function F-98 0 = OFF, 1 = ON Special Function Setting

Table of Contents 3 Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 4 GETTING STARTED ...

PSU Programming Manual 30 REMOTE CONTROL This chapter describes basic configuration of IEEE488.2 based remote control. Interface Configuration ..

REMOTE CONTROL 31 Interface Configuration USB Remote Interface Configuration USB Configuration PC side connector Type A, host PSU side connector

PSU Programming Manual 32 Function Check Functionality check Invoke a terminal application such as Realterm. To check the COM port No., see the

REMOTE CONTROL 33 GPIB Remote Interface Configuration To use GPIB, the optional GPIB option (GW Instek part number: PSU-GPIB) must be installed. T

PSU Programming Manual 34 7. The RMT indicator will turn on when a remote connection has been established. RMT indicatorAVVOLTAGE CURRENTVSR LAN

REMOTE CONTROL 35 Functionality check 1. Start the NI Measurement and Automation Explorer (MAX) program. Using Windows, press: Start>All Prog

PSU Programming Manual 36 4. Select the device (GPIB address of PSU) that now appears in the System>Devices and Interfaces > GPIB-USB-HS “

REMOTE CONTROL 37 check box is checked, and the terminal character is \n (Value: xA). 11. Click Apply Changes. 10911 12. Click on Input/Output.

PSU Programming Manual 38 1213151416 UART Remote Interface Configure UART Overview The PSU uses the IN & OUT ports for UART communication co

REMOTE CONTROL 39 PSU-485 RS485 cable with DB9 connector DB-9 Connector Remote IN Port Remarks Pin No. Name Pin No. Name Housing Shield Housing S

PSU Programming Manual 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This chapter contains important safety instructions that you must follow during operation and storage

PSU Programming Manual 40 F-76 = 00~31 UART address if TDK is selected for F-75. 3. The RMT indicator will turn on when a remote connection has

REMOTE CONTROL 41 UART Function Check Functionality check Invoke a terminal application such as Realterm. To check the COM port No, see the Devi

PSU Programming Manual 42 Multiple Unit Connection Using Local RS485 Bus The PSU power supplies can have up to 31 units daisy-chained together usi

REMOTE CONTROL 43 4. Terminate the OUT port of the last unit with the end terminal connector included in the PSU-232 or PSU-485 connection kit.

PSU Programming Manual 44 F-76 = 00~31 Set the address of each slave to a unique address identifier 7. Multiple units can now be operated at t

REMOTE CONTROL 45 Run this query command via the terminal application after the instruments have been configured for multi-unit control. See page

PSU Programming Manual 46 Configure Ethernet Connection The Ethernet interface can be configured for a number of different applications. Ethernet

REMOTE CONTROL 47 2. Press the Function key to enter the Normal configuration settings. Page 21 Set the following LAN settings: F-36 = 1 Tur

PSU Programming Manual 48 F-41 = CCC IP Address part 3 of 4 F-42 = DDD IP Address part 4 of 4 http:// AAA.BBB.CCC.DDD The web browser interf

REMOTE CONTROL 49 Sockets Server Configuration Configuration This configuration example will configure the PSU socket server. The following conf

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 Do not dispose electronic equipment as unsorted municipal waste. Please use a separate collection facility or contact the s

PSU Programming Manual 50 Socket Server Function Check Background To test the socket server functionality, National Instruments Measurement and A

REMOTE CONTROL 51 23 4. Select Manual Entry of Raw Socket from the popup window. 4 5. Enter the IP address and the port number of the PSU.

PSU Programming Manual 52 6578 9. Next configure the Alias (name) of the PSU connection. In this example the Alias is: PSU_DC1 10. Click finis

REMOTE CONTROL 53 1112 13. Click the Configuration icon, 14. Click on I/O Settings. 15. Make sure the Enable Termination Character check box is

PSU Programming Manual 54 20. The *IDN? query will return the Manufacturer, model name, serial number and firmware version in the dialog box. GW

REMOTE CONTROL 55 Command Syntax Compatible Standard IEEE488.2 Partial compatibility SCPI, 1999 Partial compatibility Command Structure SCPI comm

PSU Programming Manual 56 Query A query is a simple or compound command followed by a question mark (?). A parameter (data) is returned. Example

REMOTE CONTROL 57 Command Forms Commands and queries have two different forms, long and short. The command syntax is written with the short form o

PSU Programming Manual 58 <NR1> integers 0, 1, 2, 3 <NR2> decimal numbers 0.1, 3.14, 8.5 <NR3> floating point 4.5e-1, 8.25e+1 &l

REMOTE CONTROL 59 Output Commands :OUTPut:DELay:ON ... 68 :OUTPut:EXTernal:LOGic ...

PSU Programming Manual 6 Cleaning the PSU  Disconnect the power cord before cleaning.  Use a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild deterge

PSU Programming Manual 60 [:AMPLitude] ... 83 [:SOURce]:VOLTage[0]:LIMit:AU

REMOTE CONTROL 61 :SYSTem:PREset ... 99 :SYSTem:VERSion ...

PSU Programming Manual 62 Display Commands :DISPlay:MENU[:NAME] ... 62 :DISPlay[:WINDow]:TEXT:CL

REMOTE CONTROL 63 :DISPlay[:WINDow]:TEXT[:DATA] SetQuery Description Sets or queries the data text that will be written to the display. Writing t

PSU Programming Manual 64 Initiate Commands :INITiate:CONTinuous[:TRANsient] ... 64 :INITiate[:IMMediate]:NAME ...

REMOTE CONTROL 65 :INITiate[:IMMediate][:TRANsient] Set Description This command controls the enabling of output triggers. When a trigger is enab

PSU Programming Manual 66 Measure Commands :MEASure[:SCALar]:ALL[:DC] ... 66 :MEASure[:SCALar]:CURRent[:

REMOTE CONTROL 67 :MEASure[:SCALar]:POWer[:DC] Query Description Takes a measurement and returns the average output power. Syntax :MEASure[:SCALa

PSU Programming Manual 68 Output Commands :OUTPut:DELay:ON ... 68 :OUTPut:EXTernal:LOGic

REMOTE CONTROL 69 :OUTPut:EXTernal[:STATe] SetQuery Description Sets whether the output will be turned on or off externally. By default this sett

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 Power cord for the United Kingdom When using the power supply in the United Kingdom, make sure the power cord meets the foll

PSU Programming Manual 70 :OUTPut:PON[:STATe] SetQuery Description Sets the output state at power-on. This is the equivalent to the F-92 (Output

REMOTE CONTROL 71 :OUTPut[:STATe]:TRIGgered SetQuery Description Turns the output on or off when a software trigger is generated. Syntax Query Sy

PSU Programming Manual 72 Status Commands For an overview of all the status registers, their associated register contents and the system diagram,

REMOTE CONTROL 73 :STATus:OPERation:ENABle SetQuery Description Sets or queries the bit sum of the Operation Status Enable register. Syntax Quer

PSU Programming Manual 74 :STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition Query Description Queries the status (bit sum) of the Questionable Status register. This

REMOTE CONTROL 75 Parameter <NR1> 0~32767 Return parameter <NR1> 0~32767 :STATus:PRESet Set Description This command resets the ENA

PSU Programming Manual 76 Source Commands [:SOURce]:CURRent:EXTernal:RANGe ... 76 [:SOURce]:CURRent:EXTernal:SOURce ...

REMOTE CONTROL 77 Example CURR:EXT:RANG? LOW Returns LOW range. [:SOURce]:CURRent:EXTernal:SOURce SetQuery Description Sets whether constant cur

PSU Programming Manual 78 [:SOURce]:CURRent[:LEVel]:TRIGgered[:AMPLitude] SetQuery Description Sets or queries the current level in amps when a s

REMOTE CONTROL 79 Query Syntax [:SOURce]:CURRent:PROTection:DELay? Parameter <NR2> 0.1~2.0 seconds, where 0=no delay MAX The maximum allowe

PSU Programming Manual 8 GETTING STARTED This chapter describes the power supply in a nutshell, including its main features and front / rear panel

PSU Programming Manual 80 Parameter OFF | 0 Turns the OCP off. ON | 1 Turns the OCP on. Return parameter <bool> Returns the over current pr

REMOTE CONTROL 81 [:SOURce]:CURRent:SLEW:FALLing SetQuery Description Sets or queries the falling current slew rate. This is only applicable for

PSU Programming Manual 82 Syntax [:SOURce]:RESistance[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] {<NR2>(OHM)|MINimum|MAXimum} Query Syntax [:SOURce]:RE

REMOTE CONTROL 83 Example VOLT:EXT:SOUR? NONE External control is not used. [:SOURce]:VOLTage[0][:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] SetQuery Descr

PSU Programming Manual 84 [:SOURce]:VOLTage[0]:LIMit:AUTO SetQuery Description Sets whether to limit the voltage setting so that it does not exce

REMOTE CONTROL 85 [:SOURce]:VOLTage[0]:PROTection[:LEVel] SetQuery Description Sets or queries the overvoltage protection level. Syntax [:SOURce]

PSU Programming Manual 86 [:SOURce]:VOLTage[0]:SLEW:RISing SetQuery Description Sets or queries the rising voltage slew rate. This is only applic

REMOTE CONTROL 87 System Function Command :SYSTem:CONFigure:BEEPer[:STATe] ... 88 :SYSTem:CONFigure:BLEeder[:STATe]...

PSU Programming Manual 88 :SYSTem:CONFigure:BEEPer[:STATe] SetQuery Description Sets or queries the buzzer state on/off. Syntax Query Syntax :SY

REMOTE CONTROL 89 3 External resistance control; 10kΩ = Io min, 0kΩ = Io max. :SYSTem:CONFigure:VOLTage:CONTrol SetQuery Description Sets or que

GETTING STARTED 9 PSU Series Overview Series lineup The PSU series consists of 5 models, covering a number of different current, voltage and po

PSU Programming Manual 90 :SYSTem:CONFigure:PROTection:RECovery SetQuery Description Sets or queries how the OHP, FAN, AC-FAIL, and SD alarms are

REMOTE CONTROL 91 Parameter HIGH | 0 Active high LOW | 1 Active low Return Parameter <NR1> Returns the logic setting. :SYSTem:COMMunicate:E

PSU Programming Manual 92 Example SYST:COMM:GPIB:SELF:ADDR 15 Sets the GPIB address to 15. :SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:IPADdress SetQuery Description

REMOTE CONTROL 93 :SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:SMASk SetQuery Description Sets or queries the LAN subnet mask. Note: the setting will only be valid af

PSU Programming Manual 94 :SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:DNS SetQuery Description Sets or queries the DNS address. Note: the setting will only be valid

REMOTE CONTROL 95 :SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[:RECeive] :TRANsmit:BAUD SetQuery Description Sets or queries the UART baud rate. Note: the setting

PSU Programming Manual 96 :SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[:RECeive]:TRANsmit:PARity SetQuery Description Sets or queries the parity of the UART connec

REMOTE CONTROL 97 :SYSTem:COMMunicate:USB:FRONt:STATe Query Description Queries the front panel USB-A port state. Query Syntax :SYSTem:COMMunicat

PSU Programming Manual 98 Return parameter 0 <NR1>Absent 1 <NR1>Connected to the PC :SYSTem:ERRor Query Description Queries the erro

REMOTE CONTROL 99 Syntax :SYSTem:ERRor:ENABle :SYSTem:LANGuage:EMULation SetQuery Description Sets or queries the command language. Syntax Quer