Ametek Sorensen Asterion DC Series

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Table of Contents9
Overview17
General Description17
Figure 1-1. Asterion DC Series Power Supply, 1U Models17
Figure 1-2. Asterion DC Series Power Supply, 2U Models17
Figure 1-3. Asterion DC Series Model Number Decoding19
Specifications20
Output Current and Voltage Models21
Table 1-1. Available Model Voltage, Current and Power Ratings21
AC Input Specifications 1.7Kw, 3.4Kw and 5Kw 1U Models24
AC Input Specifications 10Kw 2U Models25
Output Power Derating Characteristics with AC Input Voltage25
AC Input Current26
Output Power Derating Characteristics with DC Input Voltage26
DC Output Programming and Measurement Specifications27
DC Output Regulation Characteristics27
Output Ripple and Noise Specifications28
Output Transient Specifications31
Remote Sense32
Remote Analog Programming Interface Characteristics33
Output Isolation34
Remote Control Digital Interface Characteristics35
Protection Function Characteristics36
Environmental Specifications36
Mechanical Specifications37
Regulatory Agency Compliance37
Installation39
Inspection39
Contents of Shipment39
Mechanical Installation41
Rack Mounting42
Figure 2-1. Rack Mounting, 1U Models43
Figure 2-2. Rack Mounting - 2U Chassis44
Chassis Removal from Rack45
Outline Drawings46
Figure 2-3. Installation Drawing, Enhanced (Front Panel Version) 1U Models46
Figure 2-4. Installation Drawing, Enhanced (Front Panel Version) 2U Models46
Figure 2-5. Rear Panel View, 1U Models46
Figure 2-6. Rear Panel View, 1U Models W/ Ethercat Option50
Figure 2-7. Rear Panel View, 1U Models W/ GPIB Option51
Figure 2-8. Rear Panel View, 2U Chassis52
Figure 2-9. Rear Panel Protective Cover Installation 1U Models53
Figure 2-10. Rear Panel Protective Cover Installation 2U Models54
Rear Panel Input/ Output Connections55
AC Input Power Connection56
Table 2-1. Rear Panel Connectors56
AC Input Overcurrent Protection57
AC Input Safety Disconnect Device57
AC Input Connector58
Table 2-2. AC Input Connector Pinout and Safety-Ground58
Figure 2-11. AC Input Connector Wiring58
1-Phase AC Input Operation59
Table 2-3. AC Input Connector Type59
3-Phase AC Input Operation60
DC Input Power Connection60
DC Output Power Connection60
Figure 2-12. 300-400V Models DC Output Mating Connector60
Figure 2-13. DC Output Busbar61
Table 2-4. DC Output Power Connections62
Table 2-5. Recommended Lugs62
Figure 2-14. Bus Bar Dimensions62
Remote Sense63
Figure 2-15. Remote Sense Connector - 3 Pin Models63
Figure 2-16. Remote Sense Connector - 8 Pin Models63
Table 2-6. Remote Sense Connectors64
Wire Gauge Selection65
Wire Size65
Figure 2-17. Remote Sense Connection Example65
Table 2-7. Minimum Wire Size66
Load Considerations67
Table 2-8. Wire Resistance and Voltage Drop, 20°C67
Inductive and Stored-Energy Loads68
Figure 2-18. Diode Connections68
Rear Panel User Interface Connectors69
Remote Analog Programming Interface69
Table 2-9. Remote Analog Programming Interface Connector69
Figure 2-19. Remote Analog Programming Interface Connector69
Table 2-10. Remote Analog Programming Interface Functions71
Table 2-11. Remote Analog Programming Interface Connector Pin out75
RS-232C Serial Interface76
USB Interface76
Table 2-12. RS-232C Interface Connector Type76
Table 2-13. RS-232C Interface Connector Pinout76
Figure 2-20. RS-232C Interface Connector76
LAN Interface77
Table 2-14. USB Interface Connector Type77
Table 2-15. USB Interface Connector Pinout77
Figure 2-21. USB Interface Connector77
GPIB Interface (Optional)78
Table 2-16. LAN Interface Connector Type78
Table 2-17. LAN Interface 8P8C Modular Connector Pinout78
Figure 2-22. LAN Interface 8P8C Modular Connector78
Table 2-18. GPIB Interface Connector Type79
Figure 2-23. IEEE 488.2 GPIB Interface Connector79
Ethercat Interface (Optional)80
Table 2-19. GPIB Interface Connector Pinout80
Table 2-20. Registers Available - Ethercat Interface80
Table 2-21. Command Bits Required for Ethercat Operation81
Table 2-22. Ethercat Pdos and Variables82
Operation85
Front Panel Display Menu and Functionality85
Power-Up Screens85
Figure 3-1. Splash Screen85
Figure 3-2. Power-On Screen Displaying Model & Version85
Home Screen Top-Level Menu86
Figure 3-3. Output-Enabled Warning Screen86
Table 3-1. Home Screen Menu Content87
Dashboard Screen Top-Level Menu88
Figure 3-7. Dashboard Screen in CC/CV Mode88
Figure 3-8. Real-Time, Immediate Output Parameter Adjustment89
Figure 3-9. Touch-Screen Numeric Keypad89
Output Program Screen90
Figure 3-10. Default Screen90
Figure 3-11. OUTPUT PROGRAM Screen Top-Level Menu90
Figure 3-12. Voltage Setting91
Figure 3-13. Current Setting91
Figure 3-14. OVP Setting91
Figure 3-15. Regulation Setting91
Measurements Screen92
Ramp Screen92
Figure 3-16. Power Setting92
Figure 3-17. Output State Setting92
Figure 3-18. Measurements Screen92
Figure 3-19. Ramp Screen Top Level Menu93
Figure 3-20. Voltage Ramp Screen93
Figure 3-21. Ramp-Screen (Initialization)94
Figure 3-22. Voltage Ramp-Screen (SW Trigger)94
Figure 3-23. Voltage Ramp-Screen (HW Trigger)94
Figure 3-24. Voltage Ramp-Screen (Abort)95
Figure 3-25. Current Ramp Screen96
Figure 3-26. Current Ramp-Screen (SW Trigger)97
Figure 3-27. Current Ramp-Screen (HW Trigger)97
Figure 3-28. Current Ramp-Screen (Abort)97
Configuration Screen98
Figure 3-29. Configuration Screen Top-Level Menu99
Figure 3-30. Multi-Chassis Screen (Single Chassis)99
Figure 3-31. Multi-Chassis Screen (Multiple Chassis)99
Figure 3-32. Source in Follower Mode Screen100
Figure 3-36. Power on Voltage Setting101
Figure 3-37. Power on Current Setting101
Figure 3-38. Power on Output Setting101
Figure 3-39. Regulation Mode102
Figure 3-40. Power on OVP Setting102
Figure 3-41. Output Sense Setting Screen102
Figure 3-42. Voltage User Limit103
Figure 3-43. Current User Limit103
Figure 3-44. Power User Limit103
Figure 3-45. Analog Reference Mode104
Figure 3-46. Voltage Reference Mode104
Figure 3-47. Current Reference Mode104
Figure 3-48. Power Reference Mode105
Figure 3-49. OVP Reference Mode105
Figure 3-50. Voltage Average Samples105
Figure 3-51. Current Average Samples106
Figure 3-52. User V/I Limits Screen106
Figure 3-53. Output Sense Setting Screen107
Figure 3-54. Measurement Settings Screen107
Control Interface Screen108
Figure 3-55. Auxiliary Settings Screen108
Figure 3-56. Control Interface Screen Top-Level Menu108
Figure 3-57. RS232 Home Screen109
Figure 3-58. RS232 Setting Screen109
Figure 3-59. RS232 Configure Screen109
Figure 3-60. LAN Screen110
Figure 3-61. LAN Screen (Settings)110
Figure 3-62. LAN Screen (Configure)110
Figure 3-63. LAN Screen (DHCP)111
Figure 3-64. LAN Screen (Auto IP)111
Figure 3-65. LAN Screen (Host Name)111
Figure 3-66. LAN Screen (Port)112
Figure 3-67. LAN Screen (IP Address)112
Figure 3-68. LAN Screen (Subnet Mask)112
Figure 3-69. LAN Screen (Gateway Address)112
Figure 3-70. LAN Screen (Restore Default)113
Figure 3-71. LAN Screen (Apply)113
Figure 3-72. Ethercat Interface Enable / Disable113
Figure 3-73. Analog Screen114
Figure 3-76. Configure Analog Mode Screen115
Figure 3-77. Analog Reference Mode Screen115
Figure 3-78. Voltage Reference Mode Screen115
Figure 3-79. Current Reference Mode Screen116
Figure 3-80. Power Reference Mode Screen116
Figure 3-81. OVP Reference Mode Screen117
Figure 3-82. GPIB Address Setting Screen117
Figure 3-83. GPIB Address Setting Screen117
System Settings Screen118
Figure 3-86. System Settings Screen (Status)119
Figure 3-87. System Settings Screen (Version)119
Figure 3-88. System Settings Screen (Hardware Limits)120
Figure 3-89. System Settings Screen (Language)120
Figure 3-90. System Settings Screen (LCD Settings)120
Figure 3-91. System Settings Screen (LCD Settings) Brightness121
Figure 3-92. System Settings Screen (LCD Settings) Calibration121
Figure 3-93. System Settings Screen (Default Screen Enabled)121
Warning/Fault Screen122
Figure 3-94. System Settings Screen (Factory Default)122
Figure 3-95. System Settings Screen (Parallel Chassis Reset)122
Figure 3-96. Fault Screen122
Local/Remote Screen123
Output Verification123
Constant-Voltage Mode Operation123
Figure 3-97. OVP Warning Screen123
Figure 3-98. Local/Remote Screen123
Constant-Current Mode Operation124
Overvoltage Protection126
Constant-Power Mode127
Remote Analog Programming Connector127
Figure 3-99. Constant-Power Example127
Remote Analog Isolated Interface Control (Option)128
Figure 3-100. Remote Analog Programming Connector Pin-Out129
Table 3-2. Analog Programming Connector, Designations and Functions132
Remote Current Programming133
Remote Current Programming by Resistance133
Remote Current Programming by Voltage Source134
Figure 3-101. Remote Current Programming Using Resistance134
Figure 3-102. Remote Current Programming Using 0-2 to 0-10 VDC Source134
Remote Current Programming by 4-20Ma Source135
Remote Voltage Programming135
Remote Voltage Programming by Resistance135
Figure 3-103. Remote Current Programming Using 4-20Ma Source135
Remote Voltage Programming by Voltage Source136
Figure 3-104. Remote Voltage Programming Using Resistance136
Remote Voltage Programming by 4-20Ma Source137
Figure 3-105. Remote Voltage Programming Using 0-10 VDC Source137
Figure 3-106. Remote Voltage Programming Using 4-20Ma Source137
Remote Power Programming138
Remote Power Programming by Resistance138
Figure 3-107. Remote Power Programming Using Resistance138
Remote Power Programming by Voltage Source139
Remote Power Programming by 4-20Ma Source139
Figure 3-108. Remote Power Programming Using 0-10 VDC Source139
Figure 3-109. Remote Power Programming Using 4-20Ma Source139
Remote Overvoltage Programming140
Remote Output On/Off Control140
Remote Output ON/OFF by Contact Closure140
Figure 3-110. Remote Overvoltage Programming Using DC Voltage Source140
Figure 3-111. Remote Output On/Off Control by Contact Closure140
Remote Output ON/OFF Control by External Source141
Figure 3-112. Remote Output On/Off Using Isolated AC or DC Source141
Figure 3-113. Remote Output On/Off Using Isolated TTL/CMOS Source141
Parallel and Series Operation142
Parallel Operation142
Figure 3-114. Parallel Connection - 3 Chassis144
Figure 3-115. Parallel Connection - 2 Chassis145
Series Operation146
Figure 3-116. Series Connection with Anti-Parallel Diodes147
Figure 3-117. Series Connection148
Calibration and Verification150
Introduction150
Calibration and Verification Cycle150
Digital Programming and Readback Calibration150
Analog Control Interface Calibration (Standard and Isolated Analog Interface)4-2150
Maintenance153
Introduction153
Preventive Maintenance153
Fuses154
Table 5-1. Fuse Ratings154

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Brand	Ametek
Model	Sorensen Asterion DC Series
Category	Power Supply
Language	English

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