Ametek Sorensen XG 20-42 User Manual

PROGRAMMABLE POWER
M370430-01 Rev F www.programmablepower.com
XG Family Programmable DC
Power Supply
Operating Manual
(firmware v 2.0 and higher)
670 Watts – 1700 Watts
Half Rack
Full Rack
6 V to 600 V Models:
6-110
6-220
6-220
8-100
8-187.5
8-200
12-70
12.5-120
12-140
20-42
20-76
20-84
33-25
30-50
33-50
40-21
40-38
40-42
60-14
60-25
60-28
80-10.5
80-19
80-21
100-8.5
100-15
100-17
150-5.6
150-10
150-11.2
300-2.8
300-5
300-5.6
600-1.4
600-2.6
600-2.8

Ametek Sorensen XG 20-42 Specifications

General

Model	XG 20-42
Type	Programmable DC Power Supply
Output Voltage	0-20 V
Output Current	0-42 A
Power Rating	840 W
Output Voltage Resolution	1 mV
Output Current Resolution	1 mA
Input Voltage	100-240 VAC
Input Frequency	47-63 Hz
Cooling	Forced air
Protection	OVP, OCP, OTP
Remote Sensing	Yes
Parallel Operation	Yes, up to 4 units
Series Operation	Yes, up to 2 units
Line Regulation	0.01% + 2mV
Load Regulation	0.01% + 2mV
Ripple and Noise	<5 mVrms
Interface	GPIB
Efficiency	>85%
Operating Temperature	0°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 70°C

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

High energy and high voltage warning

Caution regarding stored energy and lethal voltages at output terminals.

Fire hazard warning

Warning to operate in non-flammable environments and avoid unauthorized modifications.

Limitations on use warning

States the power supply is not for life support or medical devices.

Power Supply Installation Guide

Step 1: Inspecting and Cleaning

Step 3: Connecting AC Input Power

Instructions for safely connecting the AC input power to the unit.

Step 7: Connecting Remote Sensing

Local Operation of XG Power Supply

Configuring Settings from the Front Panel

How to configure settings using the 9-position mode control and rotary knob.

Alarms and Errors

Information on causes, precedence, and handling of alarms and errors.

Remote Operation of XG Power Supply

Hardware and Connection Setup

Information on setting up hardware and connections for remote interfaces.

Configuring Remote Control Using RS-232

Configuring Remote Control using the USB Connector

Status Reporting in SCPI

High-level review of SCPI standard status reporting and XG specific features.

Communications Options Setup

SETTING UP LAN/ETHERNET

Information for network administrators on configuring the power supply with MEB.

Communication Configuration

Setting a Static IP Address through Ethernet, USB, Serial Interfaces

Calibration and Troubleshooting Guide

Main Voltage and Current Calibration Principle

Calibrating the Output Voltage

Procedures for gain and offset calibration of the output voltage.

Calibrating the Output Current

Procedures for gain and offset calibration of the output current.

Troubleshooting for Operators

Guidance for operators on diagnosing and resolving common issues.