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Multi-Range DC Power Supply PSW Series PROGRAMMING MANUAL VERSION: 1.4 ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER

PSW Series Programming Manual 10 Apart from the differences in output, each unit differs in size. The 720 and 1080 watt models are larger than the

PSW Series Programming Manual 100 Enable Register The Enable register determines which registered Events in the Event Register will be used to set

REMOTE CONTROL 101 Standard Event Status Register Group Overview The Standard Event Status Register Group indicates if any errors have occurred.

PSW Series Programming Manual 102 EXE (Execution Error) The EXE bit indicates an execution error due to one of the following: illegal command par

REMOTE CONTROL 103 Status Byte Register & Service Request Enable Register Overview The Status Byte register consolidates the status events of

PSW Series Programming Manual 104 (ESB) Event Summary Bit. The ESB is the summary bit for the Standard Event Status Register group. 5 32 MSS Bit

REMOTE CONTROL 105 Error List Command Errors ... 105 Execution Errors ...

PSW Series Programming Manual 106 Error Code Description -100 Command Error This is the generic syntax error for devices that cannot detect more s

REMOTE CONTROL 107 -112 Program mnemonic too long The header contains more that twelve characters (see IEEE 488.2, 7.6.1.4.1). -113 Undefined head

PSW Series Programming Manual 108 -141 Invalid character data Either the character data element contains an invalid character or the particular el

REMOTE CONTROL 109 Execution Errors Overview An <error/event number> in the range [ -299 , -200 ] indicates that an error has been detecte

GETTING STARTED 11 Interface  Ethernet port  Analog connector for analog voltage and current monitoring  USB host and device port Accessorie

PSW Series Programming Manual 110 -201 Invalid while in local Indicates that a command is not executable while the device is in local due to a har

REMOTE CONTROL 111 -222 Data out of range Indicates that a legal program data element was parsed but could not be executed because the interpreted

PSW Series Programming Manual 112 or query errors; see the other error definitions in this section. Error Code Description -310 System error Indic

REMOTE CONTROL 113 Error Code Description -400 Query error This is the generic query error for devices that cannot detect more specific errors. Th

PSW Series Programming Manual 114 APPENDIX PSW Default Settings The following default settings are the factory configuration settings for the powe

APPENDIX 115 Rising current slew rate F-06 72.00A/s (PSW 30-36) 144.0A/s (PSW 30-72) 216.0A/s (PSW 30-108) 27.00A/s (PSW 80-13.5) 54.00A/s (PSW 80

PSW Series Programming Manual 116 LAN setting LAN F-36 1 = Enable DHCP F-37 1 = Enable Sockets active F-57 1 = Enable Web Server active F-59 1 = E

APPENDIX 117 Error Messages & Messages The following error messages or messages may appear on the PSW screen during operation. Error Messag

PSW Series Programming Manual 118 INDEX Accessories ... 11 Caution symbol... 4 Cleaning the

PSW Series Programming Manual 12 PSW-002 Simple IDC Tool PSW-003 Contact Removal Tool PSW-005 Series operation cable for 2 units. PSW-006

GETTING STARTED 13 PSW-008 Basic Accessory Kit: (Air filter x1, Analog control protection dummy x1, Analog control lock level x1 Optional Access

PSW Series Programming Manual 14 Appearance PSW Front Panel 720W: PSW 30-72, 80-27, 160-14.4, 250-9, 800-2.88 AWVW%W10080604020ISRC CDLYALMRMTC V

GETTING STARTED 15 Function Keys The Function keys along with the Output key will light up when a key is active. Function The Function key is

PSW Series Programming Manual 16 20 40 60 80 100 % W Power bar Indicates the current power output as a percentage. Voltage Knob Voltage Sets the

GETTING STARTED 17 Rear Panel 720W: PSW 30-72, 80-27, 160-14.4 Output terminal (+)FanOutput terminal (-)USB B portLANAC InputSense- terminalAnal

PSW Series Programming Manual 18 720W: PSW 250-9, 800-2.88 LAN100 240V1000VA MAX.AC47 63HzSER.NO. LABELV SN.C. S VOutput terminals +VFanChas

GETTING STARTED 19 Analog Control Connector Standard 26 pin MIL connector (OMRON XG4 IDC plug). The analog control connector is used to monitor

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PSW Series Programming Manual 20 USB B port The USB B port is used for remote control. Fans Temperature controlled fans Ethernet Port LAN The e

GETTING STARTED 21 Configuration Settings Configuration of the PSW power supplies is divided into five different configuration settings: Normal Fu

PSW Series Programming Manual 22 3. Rotate the voltage knob to change the F setting. Voltage Range F-00~ F-61, F-88~F-89 4. Use the current

GETTING STARTED 23 Steps 6. Hold the Function key whilst turning the power on. 7. The display will show F-90 on the top and the configuration se

PSW Series Programming Manual 24 Configuration Table Please use the configuration settings listed below when applying the configuration settings.

GETTING STARTED 25 Falling current slew rate F-07 0.01A/s~72.00A/s (PSW 30-36) 0.1A/s~144.0A/s (PSW 30-72) 0.1A/s~216.0A/s (PSW 30-108) 0.01A/s~27

PSW Series Programming Manual 26 Rear panel USB mode F-22 0 = Disable, 1 = GPIB-USB adapter, 2 = Auto detect speed, 3 = Full speed only GPIB addre

GETTING STARTED 27 Show Version F-89 0, 1 = PSW version 2, 3 = PSW build year 4, 5 = PSW build month/day 6, 7 = Keyboard CPLD version 8, 9 = Analo

PSW Series Programming Manual 28 *Note Power On and Calibration settings can only be set during power up.

REMOTE CONTROL 29 REMOTE CONTROL This chapter describes basic configuration of IEEE488.2 based remote control. For a command list, refer to the pr

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

PSW Series Programming Manual 30 Interface Configuration USB Remote Interface ... 30 Con

REMOTE CONTROL 31 Configure GPIB Interface To use GPIB, the optional GPIB to USB (GUG-001) adapter must be used. The GPIB to USB adapter must be

PSW Series Programming Manual 32 Configure Ethernet Connection The Ethernet interface can be configured for a number of different applications. E

REMOTE CONTROL 33 2. Press the Function key to enter the Normal configuration settings. Page 21 Set the following LAN settings: F-36 = 1 Ena

PSW Series Programming Manual 34 F-44 = 255 Subnet Mask part 2 of 4 F-45 = 128 Subnet Mask part 3 of 4 F-46 = 0 Subnet Mask part 4 of 4 F-43

REMOTE CONTROL 35 Manufacturer: GW-INSTEK Model number : PSW-3036 Serial number : TW123456 Firmware version : 01.00.20110101 Using Realterm to Est

PSW Series Programming Manual 36 The baud rate, stop bit and parity settings can be viewed for the virtual COM port by right-clicking connected de

REMOTE CONTROL 37 5. After Realterm has started, click on the Port tab. Enter the Baud, Parity, Data bits, Stop bits and Port number configurati

PSW Series Programming Manual 38 6. Click on the Send tab. In the EOL configuration, check on the +CR and +LF check boxes. Enter the query: *idn

REMOTE CONTROL 39 Web Server Remote Control Function Check Functionality check Enter the IP address of the power supply in a web browser after

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

PSW Series Programming Manual 40 2. From the Configuration panel access; My System>Devices and Interfaces>Network Devices 3. Click Cr

REMOTE CONTROL 41 5. Select Manual Entry of Raw Socket from the popup window. 6. Click Next. 56 7. Enter the IP address and the port number

PSW Series Programming Manual 42 897 10. Next configure the Alias (name) of the PSW connection. In this example the Alias is: PSW_DC1 11. Click

REMOTE CONTROL 43 1312 14. Click Configuration icon. 15. In the I/O Settings tab, select the Enable Termination Character check box. Ensure Line

PSW Series Programming Manual 44 17181920 Note For further details, please see the following programming examples.

REMOTE CONTROL 45 Socket Server Examples Visual Basic Example ... 45 C++ Example ...

PSW Series Programming Manual 46 C++ Example Background The following program creates a connection to the PSW and sets the voltage to 3.3 volts

REMOTE CONTROL 47

PSW Series Programming Manual 48 LabVIEW Example Background The following picture shows a LabView programming example for the PSW.

REMOTE CONTROL 49 Command Syntax Compatible Standard IEEE488.2 Partial compatibility SCPI, 1999 Partial compatibility Command Structure SCPI comm

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

PSW Series Programming Manual 50 Query A query is a simple or compound command followed by a question mark (?). A parameter (data) is returned.

REMOTE CONTROL 51 Command Forms Commands and queries have two different forms, long and short. The command syntax is written with the short form o

PSW Series Programming Manual 52 <NR1> integers 0, 1, 2, 3 <NR2> decimal numbers 0.1, 3.14, 8.5 <NR3> floating point 4.5e-1, 8.2

REMOTE CONTROL 53 OUTPut[:STATe][:IMMediate] ... 61 OUTPut[:STATe]:TRIGgered ...

PSW Series Programming Manual 54 System Commands SYSTem:BEEPer[:IMMediate] ... 79 SYSTem:CONFigure:BEEPe

REMOTE CONTROL 55 Abort Commands ABORt ... 55 ABORt Set Descr

PSW Series Programming Manual 56 Parameter <voltage> <NRf> 0% ~ 105% of the rated output voltage. <current> <NRf> 0% ~

REMOTE CONTROL 57 Example DISP:MENU:NAME 0 Sets the display to the Voltage/Current display screen. DISPlay[:WINDow]:TEXT:CLEar Set Description Cl

PSW Series Programming Manual 58 Parameter 0 <NR1>Turns blink OFF OFF Turns blink OFF 1 <NR1> Turns blink ON ON Turns blink ON Ret

REMOTE CONTROL 59 Measure Commands MEASure[:SCALar]:CURRent[:DC] ... 59 MEASure[:SCALar]:VOLTage[:DC] ...

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

PSW Series Programming Manual 60 Output Commands OUTPut:DELay:ON ... 60 OUTPut:DELay:OF

REMOTE CONTROL 61 OUTPut:MODE SetQuery Description Sets the PSW output mode. This is the equivalent to the F-03 (V-I Mode Slew Rate Select) setti

PSW Series Programming Manual 62 Parameter 0 <NR1>Turns the output off when a software trigger is generated. OFF Turns the output off when

REMOTE CONTROL 63 Sense Commands SENSe:AVERage:COUNt ... 63 SENSe:AVERage:COUNt SetQuery Descr

PSW Series Programming Manual 64 Status Commands STATus:OPERation[:EVENt] ... 64 STATus:OPERation:CONDi

REMOTE CONTROL 65 Syntax Query Syntax STATus:OPERation:ENABle <NRf> STATus:OPERation:ENABle? Parameter <NRf> 0~32767 Return parameter

PSW Series Programming Manual 66 STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition Query Description Queries the status (bit sum) of the Questionable Status register

REMOTE CONTROL 67 Parameter <NRf> 0~32767 Return parameter <NR1> 0~32767 STATus:PRESet Set Description This command resets the ENAB

PSW Series Programming Manual 68 Source Commands [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] 68 [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel]:TRIGgered[:AMPLitu

REMOTE CONTROL 69 [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel]:TRIGgered[:AMPLitude] SetQuery Description Sets or queries the current level in amps when a software t

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

PSW Series Programming Manual 70 [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:STATe SetQuery Description Turns OCP (over-current protection) on or off. Syntax [S

REMOTE CONTROL 71 Example SOUR:CURR:SLEW:RIS 72 Sets the rising current slew rate to 72A/s. [SOURce:]CURRent:SLEW:FALLing SetQuery Description Se

PSW Series Programming Manual 72 Query Syntax [SOURce:]RESistance[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]? [MIN|MAX] Parameter/Return <NRf> Resistan

REMOTE CONTROL 73 [SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel]:TRIGgered[:AMPLitude] SetQuery Description Sets or queries the voltage level in volts when a software

PSW Series Programming Manual 74 Syntax Query Syntax [SOURce:]VOLTage:SLEW:RISing {<NRf>|MIN|MAX} [SOURce:]VOLTage:SLEW:RISing? [MIN|MAX] Pa

REMOTE CONTROL 75 Trigger Commands The trigger commands generate and configure software triggers. TRIGger:TRANsient[:IMMediate] ...

PSW Series Programming Manual 76 TRIGger:OUTPut[:IMMediate] Set Description Generates a software trigger for the output trigger system. On a trig

REMOTE CONTROL 77 2. The transient system for the trigger in BUS mode. Example 2 TRIG:TRAN:SOUR BUS CURR:TRIG MAX VOLT:TRIG 5 INIT:NAME TR

PSW Series Programming Manual 78 System Function Command SYSTem:BEEPer[:IMMediate] ... 79 SYSTem:CONFig

REMOTE CONTROL 79 SYSTem:BEEPer[:IMMediate] SetQuery Description This command causes an audible tone to be generated by the instrument. The durat

PSW Series Programming Manual 8 GETTING STARTED This chapter describes the power supply in a nutshell, including its main features and front / rea

PSW Series Programming Manual 80 OFF Turns the buzzer off. 1 <NR1> Turns the buzzer on. ON Turns the buzzer on. Return parameter <Bool

REMOTE CONTROL 81 ON Enables the power switch trip for OVP or OCP. Return parameter <Boolean> Returns power switch trip setting. SYSTem:CON

PSW Series Programming Manual 82 SYSTem:CONFigure:MSLave SetQuery Description Sets or queries the unit operation mode. This setting is only appli

REMOTE CONTROL 83 Syntax SYSTem:CONFigure:OUTPut:PON[:STATe] {OFF|ON|0|1} Query Syntax SYSTem:CONFigure:OUTPut:PON[:STATe]? Parameter 0 Output of

PSW Series Programming Manual 84 SYSTem:COMMunicate:GPIB[:SELF]:ADDRess SetQuery Description Sets or queries the GPIB address. This setting is ap

REMOTE CONTROL 85 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:SMASk SetQuery Description Sets or queries the LAN subnet mask. This setting is applied only after the u

PSW Series Programming Manual 86 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:DNS SetQuery Description Sets or queries the DNS address. This setting is applied only af

REMOTE CONTROL 87 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:WEB:PASSword SetQuery Description Sets or queries the web password. This setting is applied only after t

PSW Series Programming Manual 88 Parameter/ Return parameter 0 Disable 1 GPIB-USB adapter 2 Auto detect speed 3 Full speed only Example SYST:COM

REMOTE CONTROL 89 OFF Panel keys unlocked 1 Panel keys locked ON Panel keys locked Return parameter 0 <boolean>Panel keys unlocked 1 <

GETTING STARTED 9 PSW Series Overview Series lineup The PSW series consists of 15 models, divided into 3 different model types covering 3 power

PSW Series Programming Manual 90 IEEE 488.2 Common Commands *CLS ...

REMOTE CONTROL 91 Description Queries the Standard Event Status (Event) register. The Event Status register is cleared after it is read. Query Sy

PSW Series Programming Manual 92 Description Performs a device reset. Configures the unit to a known configuration (default settings). This known

REMOTE CONTROL 93 Description Executes a self test. Query Syntax *TST? Return parameter 0 Returns “0” if there are no errors. <NR1> Returns

PSW Series Programming Manual 94 Status Register Overview To program the PSW power supply effectively, the Status registers need to be understood.

REMOTE CONTROL 95 The Status Registers ConditionOV (Over-Voltage) 0PTR/NTP Event EnableOC (Over-Current) 1Not Used 2POW (AC Power Off) 3OT (Ove

PSW Series Programming Manual 96 Questionable Status Register Group Overview The Questionable Status Register Group indicates if any protection m

REMOTE CONTROL 97 OT (Over Temperature) Over temperature protection has been tripped 4 16 VL (Voltage Limit) Voltage limit has been reached 8 25

PSW Series Programming Manual 98 Operation Status Register Group Overview The Operation Status Register Group indicates the operating status of t

REMOTE CONTROL 99 CC (Constant current mode) Indicates if the PSW is in CC mode. 10 1024 OND (Output ON Delay) Indicates if Output ON delay time