User Manual – Rev BE    AMETEK Programmable Power 
MX Series  9 
 
Table of Contents  
1.  Introduction ................................................................................................. 15 
1.1  General Description .......................................................................................... 15 
1.2  Manual Organization and Format ........................................................................ 15 
1.3  Different Model Series ....................................................................................... 17 
2.  Specifications ............................................................................................... 18 
2.1  Electrical ......................................................................................................... 19 
2.2  Mechanical ....................................................................................................... 31 
Environmental ............................................................................................................ 32 
2.3  Regulatory ....................................................................................................... 32 
2.5  Front Panel Controls ......................................................................................... 33 
2.6  Special Features and Options ............................................................................. 34 
2.7  Supplemental Specifications ............................................................................... 41 
3.  Unpacking and Installation ............................................................................. 47 
3.1  Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 47 
3.2  Power Requirements ......................................................................................... 47 
3.3  Mechanical Installation ...................................................................................... 48 
3.4  AC Input Connections and Wiring ....................................................................... 49 
3.5  AC On/Off Circuit Breaker on MX Series Front Panel. ............................................. 54 
3.6  Output Connections .......................................................................................... 56 
3.7  Connectors - Rear Panel .................................................................................... 73 
3.8  Multiple Cabinet System Configurations (incl. –MB) ............................................... 82 
3.9  Multiple Cabinet System - Power Up/Down Procedures .......................................... 84 
3.10  Clock and Lock Configurations ............................................................................ 85 
3.11  Basic Initial Functional Test ............................................................................... 88 
3.12  Remote Inhibit / Remote Shutdown .................................................................... 91 
3.13  Junction Box Accessory ..................................................................................... 93 
3.14  Output Filter Box Accessory ............................................................................... 94 
3.15  Fuse Box Accessory .......................................................................................... 96 
4.  Front Panel Operation .................................................................................... 98 
4.1  Tour of the Front Panel ...................................................................................... 98 
4.2  Menu Structure .............................................................................................. 107 
4.3  Output Programming ...................................................................................... 159 
4.4  Waveform Management [3Pi Controller only] ..................................................... 161 
4.5  Standard Measurements .................................................................................. 167 
4.6  Advanced Measurements [3Pi Controller only] .................................................... 169 
4.7  Transient Programming ................................................................................... 179 
5.  Principle of Operation ................................................................................... 188 
5.1  General ......................................................................................................... 188 
5.2  Overall Description ......................................................................................... 188 
5.3  Controller Assembly ........................................................................................ 190 
5.4  System Interface Board ................................................................................... 196 
5.5  Current / Voltage Sensor Board ........................................................................ 196 
5.6  Low Voltage Power Supply ............................................................................... 196 
5.7  Power Module ................................................................................................ 197 
6.  Calibration .................................................................................................. 203 
6.1  Recommended Calibration Equipment ............................................................... 203 
6.2  Front Panel Calibration Screens ........................................................................ 205 
6.3  Routine Measurement Calibration ..................................................................... 208