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Ametek Sorensen XG 20-84 - User Manual

Ametek Sorensen XG 20-84
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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

Table of Contents

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Ametek Sorensen XG 20-84 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAmetek
ModelSorensen XG 20-84
CategoryPower Supply
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

2 INSTALLATION

3 LOCAL OPERATION

Constant Power Mode (version 2.21 and higher)

Explains Constant Power mode operation and activation.

Alarms and Errors

Details conditions causing alarms and the alarm order of precedence.

Clearing Alarms

Methods for clearing triggered, manual, and flash failure alarms.

Alarm Masking

How to disable alarms by masking them, preventing SCPI detection.

Alarm Output Latching

Defines how alarm output latch affects output state upon alarm clearing.

Setting Foldback Mode

How foldback mode disables output during mode transitions.

Using Over Voltage Protection (OVP)

How OVP protects the load and how to set trip points.

Defining the OVP Set Point

Procedure to define the Over Voltage Protection set point.

Using Under Voltage Protection (UVP)

How UVP prevents voltage settings below a set value.

Defining the UVP Set Point

Procedure to define the Under Voltage Protection set point.

Over Current Protection (OCP)

OCP alarm configuration, behavior, and latency.

Using Over Temperature Protection Lock (OTP)

OTP lock mechanism to protect against overheating.

Using the External Shutdown Function

Enables or disables output via a logic level signal.

Defining the Polarity of the External Shutdown Signal

How to define the polarity for the external shutdown signal.

Loop Protection (version 2.21 and higher)

Feature to enable/disable multiple units in daisy chain configuration.

Setting up Loop Protection

Steps to set up loop protection for multiple units.

Interlock Function

How the interlock function enables or disables power supply output.

Output Protection

Programming preset for output voltage and current.

Hardware Malfunction Alarms

Alarms indicating hardware malfunctions with error messages.

Current Configuration Memory Settings

Lists settings saved and recalled on a power cycle event.

User Setting Memory Locations

Describes three memory locations for storing frequently used configurations.

Saving User Setting Memory Locations

Procedure to save user setting memory locations via front panel or SCPI.

Recalling User Setting Memory Locations

Feature to recall previously saved user setting memory locations.

Local Lockout

Feature to lock the front panel, preventing accidental changes.

Resetting the Power Supply

Procedure to reset the power supply to factory default settings.

Using Multiple Power Supplies

Guidance on operating power supplies in series or parallel configurations.

Configuring Multiple Supplies for Series Operation

Steps to connect multiple supplies in series to increase output voltage.

Connecting to the Load in Local Sensing Mode (Parallel Control Method)

How to connect parallel power supplies in local sensing mode for current sharing.

Connecting to the Load in Remote Sensing Mode (Parallel Control Method)

How to connect parallel power supplies in remote sensing mode.

4 ANALOG PROGRAMMING (APG) AND ISOLATED ANALOG PROGRAMMING (ISOL)

Voltage-Controlled Voltage APG Setup

Steps to activate APG voltage mode using external voltage source.

Voltage-Controlled Current APG Setup

Steps to activate APG current mode using external voltage source.

Resistive-Controlled Voltage APG Setup

Steps to activate APG voltage mode using an external resistor.

Resistive-Controlled Current APG Setup

Steps to activate APG current mode using an external resistor.

Isolated Analog Programming Mode (ISOL)

Information about rear panel connectors for ISOL programming.

Voltage-Controlled Voltage ISOL Setup

Steps to activate ISOL voltage mode using external voltage source.

Voltage-Controlled Current ISOL Setup

Steps to activate ISOL current mode using external voltage source.

Resistive-Controlled Voltage ISOL Setup

Steps to activate ISOL voltage mode using an external resistor.

Resistive-Controlled Current ISOL Setup

Steps to activate ISOL current mode using an external resistor.

5 REMOTE OPERATION

Hardware and Connection Setup

Information on setting up hardware for remote interfaces (RS-232, RS-485, USB, GPIB).

TERMINAL CONFIGURATION

Steps for setting up a terminal program for serial communication.

Status Reporting in SCPI

Overview of SCPI status reporting requirements and XG implementation.

Standard SCPI Register Structure

Describes the structure of SCPI registers used for status reporting.

OPERATION STATUS REGISTER

Details the 16-bit register for normal operation conditions.

Status Registers Model from IEEE 488.2

Details IEEE 488.2 registers for status reporting.

Status Byte

Describes the Status Byte register content and how to read it.

Operation Status Register Summary (OSR)

Indicates if OSR bits are set and their corresponding enable bits are true.

Service Request Enable Register

Allows selection of reasons for the power supply to issue a service request.

Standard Event Status Register (SESR)

Sets bits for specific events during power supply operation.

Reset Command

Performs a device reset to a known state independent of past use.

Clear All Status Registers

Clears all Event Registers, Status Byte, SESR, and Error Queue.

SCPI Preset Status

Configures status data structures to ensure events are reported at a higher level.

Command Line Help System

Provides help on available commands and their syntax.

Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel

Prevents front panel buttons from functioning when the panel is locked.

Auto Sequence Programming

Executes programs stored in power supply memory.

Storing an Auto Sequence Program

Loads programs into memory using START and STOP commands.

Saving an Auto Sequence Program to File

Procedure to save an Auto Sequence program to a text file on PC.

Reloading an Auto Sequence Program

Procedure to store a command beyond a power cycle.

Running an Auto Sequence Program

Commands to run stored auto sequence programs.

Over Temperature Protection

OTP alarm protecting against overheating, cannot be masked.

Interlock Enable;Disable

Enabling or disabling interlock feature via SCPI command only.

6 COMMUNICATIONS OPTIONS

7 CALIBRATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Over Voltage Protection Calibration

Procedure to calibrate the over voltage protection.

Emergency Shutdown

Steps to take in an emergency shutdown situation.

Unusual or Erratic Operation

Steps to follow if the power supply displays unusual or erratic operation.

APPENDIX A SCPI Command Reference

APPENDIX B Error Messages

APPENDIX C Specifications

APPENDIX D Rack Mount Options and Installation Instructions

APPENDIX E Lantronix Procedures for MEA Option

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