User Manual – Rev AV    AMETEK Programmable Power 
MX Series    6 
 
Table of Contents  
 
1.
  Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 11 
1.1  General Description ........................................................................................................................ 11 
1.2  Manual organization and format ...................................................................................................... 11 
1.3  Different Model Series ..................................................................................................................... 12 
2.  Specifications  ................................................................................................................................ 13 
2.1  Electrical ......................................................................................................................................... 13 
2.2  Mechanical ...................................................................................................................................... 23 
2.3  Environmental ................................................................................................................................. 24 
2.4  Regulatory ....................................................................................................................................... 24 
2.5  Front Panel Controls ....................................................................................................................... 24 
2.6  Special Features and Options ......................................................................................................... 25 
2.7  Supplemental Specifications ........................................................................................................... 34 
3.  Unpacking and Installation ............................................................................................................ 40 
3.1  Unpacking ....................................................................................................................................... 40 
3.2  Power Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 40 
3.3  Mechanical Installation .................................................................................................................... 41 
3.4  AC Input Connections and Wiring ................................................................................................... 41 
3.5  AC On/Off Circuit Breaker on MX Series front panel. ..................................................................... 44 
3.6  Output Connections ........................................................................................................................ 46 
3.7  Connectors - Rear Panel ................................................................................................................. 60 
3.8  Multiple Cabinet System Configurations (incl. –MB) ....................................................................... 68 
3.9  Multiple Cabinet Power Up/Down Procedures ................................................................................ 70 
3.10  Clock and Lock Configurations ....................................................................................................... 71 
3.11  Basic Initial Functional Test ............................................................................................................ 74 
3.12  Remote Inhibit / Remote Shutdown ................................................................................................ 76 
3.13  Junction Box Accessory .................................................................................................................. 77 
3.14  Output Filter Box Accessory ............................................................................................................ 78 
3.15  Fuse Box Accessory ....................................................................................................................... 79 
4.  Front Panel Operation .................................................................................................................. 80 
4.1  Tour of the Front Panel ................................................................................................................... 80 
4.2  Menu Structure ................................................................................................................................ 87 
4.3  Output Programming ..................................................................................................................... 125 
4.4  Waveform Management [3Pi Controller only] ............................................................................... 127 
4.5  Standard Measurements ............................................................................................................... 132 
4.6  Advanced Measurements [3Pi Controller only] ............................................................................. 134 
4.7  Transient Programming ................................................................................................................. 143 
5.  Principle of Operation ................................................................................................................. 150 
5.1  General ......................................................................................................................................... 150 
5.2  Overall Description ........................................................................................................................ 150 
5.3  Controller Assembly ...................................................................................................................... 152 
5.4  System Interface Board ................................................................................................................. 156 
5.5  Current / Voltage Sensor Board .................................................................................................... 156 
5.6  Low Voltage Power Supply ........................................................................................................... 156 
5.7  Power Module ............................................................................................................................... 157 
6.  Calibration ................................................................................................................................... 162 
6.1  Recommended Calibration Equipment ......................................................................................... 162 
6.2  Front Panel Calibration Screens ................................................................................................... 163 
6.3  Routine Measurement Calibration ................................................................................................. 166 
6.4  Routine Output Calibration ............................................................................................................ 170 
6.5  Non-Routine Calibration ................................................................................................................ 178 
7.  Service ........................................................................................................................................ 183