Ametek Sorensen XG 8-100 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 8-100 Specifications

General

Output Voltage	0-8 V
Output Current	0-100 A
Output Power	800 W
Input Frequency	47-63 Hz
Cooling	Forced air
Operating Temperature	0 to 50 °C

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

High Energy and High Voltage Warning

Caution regarding high energy levels and potentially lethal voltages at output terminals.

Fire Hazard Warning

Warning to operate in a non-flammable environment and not to compromise safety features.

Limitations on Use Warning

Specifies the XG Family DC Power Supply is not for life support or medical equipment.

1 Front Panel

Front Panel Display and Controls

Provides an overview of the XG front panel display elements and controls.

Rear Panel Connectors on 850 Watt Models

Details the rear panel connectors for the XG 850 Watt models.

Rear Panel Connectors on 1500 and 1700 Watt Models

Details the rear panel connectors for the XG 1500 and 1700 Watt models.

2 Installation

Basic Setup Procedure

Summarizes the basic setup procedure for the power supply.

Step 1: Inspecting and Cleaning

Details the physical inspection and cleaning procedures for the unit.

Step 2: Location and Mounting

Provides guidance on rack mounting and ventilation requirements.

Step 3: Connecting AC Input Power

Instructions for connecting AC input power to the unit.

Step 4: Selecting Load Wires

Recommendations for selecting appropriate load wire sizes.

Step 5: Performing Functional Tests

Procedures for performing functional tests on the power supply.

Step 6: Connecting Loads

Describes how to connect loads to the power supply.

Step 7: Connecting Remote Sensing

Instructions for connecting remote sensing wires.

3 Local Operation

Configuring Settings from the Front Panel

Guides users on configuring settings using front panel controls.

Coarse and Fine Adjustment Modes

Explains coarse and fine adjustment modes for setting parameters.

Standard (Local) Operation

Details control methods and operating modes.

Enabling the Output

Instructions for enabling and disabling the main output power.

Constant Power Mode (version 2.21 and higher)

Explains how the power supply maintains a constant power set point.

Alarms and Errors

Details conditions that can cause alarms and the alarm order of precedence.

Clearing Alarms

Provides methods for clearing triggered and manual alarms.

Clearing Automatic Alarms

Explains how automatic alarms clear and the process to clear the ALARM LED.

Front Panel ALARM LED

Lists events that cause the ALARM LED to illuminate.

Alarm Masking

Describes how to disable specific alarms using the alarm mask feature.

Alarm Output Latching

Defines how alarm output latches determine output re-enabling.

Setting Foldback Mode

Explains foldback protection and how to set delay times.

Using Over Voltage Protection (OVP)

Details the OVP circuit for load protection against over-voltage conditions.

Using Under Voltage Protection (UVP)

Explains the UVP circuit for voltage window operation.

Over Current Protection (OCP)

Describes the OCP alarm, configurable via SCPI interface.

Using Over Temperature Protection Lock (OTP)

Details the OTP lock for protection against overheating.

Using the External Shutdown Function

Explains how to use the external shutdown function for output control.

Interlock Function

Describes the interlock feature for enabling/disabling output via an external switch.

Hardware Malfunction Alarms

Details error messages displayed upon hardware malfunction.

Local Lockout

Allows locking the front panel to prevent accidental presses.

Resetting the Power Supply

Procedures for resetting parameters to factory default values.

Using Multiple Power Supplies

Explains how to operate power supplies in series or parallel.

Configuring Multiple Supplies for Series Operation

Details connecting two power supplies in series to increase output voltage.

Configuring Multiple Supplies for Current Sharing Operation (APG Method)

4 Analog Programming (APG) and Isolated Analog Programming (ISOL)

Analog Programming (APG) of Output Voltage and Output Current

Analog Programming (APG) Connector J1

Making Control Connections

Analog Programming Mode

Voltage-Controlled Voltage APG Setup

Voltage-Controlled Current APG Setup

Resistive-Controlled Voltage APG Setup

Resistive-Controlled Current APG Setup

Isolated Analog Programming Mode (ISOL)

AUX Output and Isolated Analog Programming (ISOL) Connector

Making ISOL Control Connections

Voltage-Controlled Voltage ISOL Setup

Voltage-Controlled Current ISOL Setup

Resistive-Controlled Voltage ISOL Setup

Resistive-Controlled Current ISOL Setup

5 Remote Operation

Hardware and Connection Setup

Information on setting up hardware for different remote interfaces.

Configuring Remote Control Using RS-232

Configuring Remote Control Using RS-485

Configuring Remote Control using the USB Connector

Setting Up the PC to Use the USB Connection

Selecting a Communication Port

Multiple Power Supply Connections to RS-485 Bus

Multiple Power Supply Setup

Selecting the Appropriate Communication Port

Multichannel Address Setting

Remote Interface Addressing

Multichannel Commands Explained

Status Reporting in SCPI

Status Registers Model from IEEE 488.2

Status Byte

Operation Status Register Summary (OSR)

Standard Event Status Register (SESR)

Standard SCPI Register Structure

OPERATION Status Register

Current SHare Sub-Register

OPERATION Status Register Commands

Current Sharing Sub-Register Commands

Shutdown Sub-Register Commands

Protection Sub-Register Commands

QUEStionable Status Register

Questionable Status Register Commands

Voltage Status Register Commands

Temperature Status Register Commands

SCPI Error/Event Queue

Explains the error/event queue containing numerical and textual error descriptions.

Reset Command

Performs a device reset, setting functions to a known state.

Clear All Status Registers

SCPI Preset Status

Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel

Auto Sequence Programming

Configure Other Protection Mechanisms

Foldback Protection

Over Temperature Protection

Loop Protection Enable/Disable

Allows triggering protection based on conditions described in 'Loop Protection'.

Interlock Enable/Disable

Set Analog Programming Level

Set Remote Programming Interface

Protection Mask (Enable Alarms)

Power Saving Control (Sleep Mode, XG 1700 W Only)

6 Communications Options

SETTING UP LAN/ETHERNET

Intended for network administrators for configuration and maintenance.

LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) OPTION

Details the LAN/Ethernet interface for programmable functions.

Media Access Control (MAC) Address

Communication Configuration

Presents three connection choices for remote control.

LAN Connection

Private Network Connection

Connecting with PC on Same Side of Router as Power Supply

Connecting with Power Supply Hidden Behind a Router

Instrument Drivers and Application Software

AMETEK LXI DISCOVERY BROWSER

AMETEK ENETTEST UTILITY

SETTING LAN PARAMETERS

Details required LAN information settings via Ethernet, Serial, USB, or Web.

Setting LAN Parameters via Web Interface

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

Guides on setting static IP addresses for Ethernet, USB, and Serial interfaces.

Ethernet

USB

RS232 (SERIAL)

SYSTEM COMMANDS

LXI COMPLIANCE

7 Calibration and Troubleshooting

Main Voltage and Current Calibration Principle

Explains analog programming error sources: gain error and offset error.

Calibrating the Output Voltage

Details gain and offset calibration procedures for output voltage.

Calibrating the Output Current

Details gain and offset calibration procedures for output current.

Over Voltage Protection Calibration

Procedure to calibrate the over voltage protection system.

Non-isolated Analog Programming Calibration

Non-isolated Voltage Monitoring Calibration

Non-isolated Current Monitoring Calibration

Non-isolated Voltage Programming of Voltage Calibration

Non-isolated Resistive Programming of Voltage Calibration

Non-isolated Voltage Programming of Current Calibration

Non-isolated Resistive Programming of Current Calibration

Calibration Procedure for Isolated Modes

Isolated Voltage Monitoring Calibration

Isolated Current Monitoring Calibration

Isolated Voltage Programming of Voltage Calibration

Isolated Resistive Programming of Voltage Calibration

Isolated Voltage Programming of Current Calibration

Isolated Resistive Programming of Current Calibration

Calibrating the Input Voltage APG Signal

Calibrating the Input Current APG Signal

Restore Factory Calibration

Restore Default Calibration

Troubleshooting for Operators

Provides procedures and checks for operator-level troubleshooting.

Emergency Shutdown

Steps to follow in an emergency situation.

Unusual or Erratic Operation

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

APPENDIX A SCPI Command Reference

SCPI Conformance Information

SCPI Command Hierarchy

Using SCPI Commands

SCPI Command Tree

SCPI Command Summary

APPENDIX B Error Messages

Error Messages

Command Error List

Lists IEEE 488.2 syntax errors detected by the instrument's parser.

Execution Error List

Details errors detected by the instrument's execution control block.

Device-Specific Error List

Lists errors detected by instrument operations not fitting other classes.

Query Error List

Details problems detected with output queue control message exchange protocol.

APPENDIX D Rack Mount Options and Installation Instructions

Rack Mount Kit Options

Location Requirements

Mounting Option A: 1U Rails

Instructions for installing the power supply using 1U rails.

Mounting Option B: Manufactured Slides from Jonathan® Engineered Solutions

Steps to install power supply using manufactured slides.

APPENDIX E Lantronix Procedures for MEA Option

Setting Up the Computer

Software Installations

Configuring the Device Using DeviceInstaller

Assigning an IP Address to the Power Supply Unit

Guides on assigning an IP address to the power supply unit.

Selecting ENET as the Communication Port

Terminal Configuration

Setting Up a HyperTerminal Connection

Network Topology 1: Simple LAN

Network Topology 2: ENET and RS-485 Bus

Troubleshooting for XG 850W Model with ENET and/or RS-485 Communication

Troubleshooting procedures for combined ENET/RS-485 communication.