User Manual – Rev AJ California Instruments
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 ...................................................................................................................................... 22
2.3 Environmental ................................................................................................................................. 23
2.4 Regulatory....................................................................................................................................... 23
2.5 Front Panel Controls ....................................................................................................................... 23
2.6 Special Features and Options ......................................................................................................... 24
2.7 Supplemental Specifications ........................................................................................................... 31
3. Unpacking and Installation ........................................................................................................... 36
3.1 Unpacking ....................................................................................................................................... 36
3.2 Power Requirements....................................................................................................................... 36
3.3 Mechanical Installation .................................................................................................................... 37
3.4 AC Input Connections and Wiring ................................................................................................... 37
3.5 AC On/Off Circuit Breaker on MX Series front panel....................................................................... 40
3.6 Output Connections......................................................................................................................... 42
3.7 Connectors - Rear Panel................................................................................................................. 55
3.8 Multiple Cabinet System Configurations (incl. –MB)........................................................................ 63
3.9 Multiple Cabinet Power Up/Down Procedures................................................................................. 65
3.10 Clock and Lock Configurations........................................................................................................ 66
3.11 Basic Initial Functional Test............................................................................................................. 68
3.12 Remote Inhibit / Remote Shutdown................................................................................................. 70
3.13 Junction Box Accessory .................................................................................................................. 71
3.14 Output Filter Box Accessory............................................................................................................ 72
3.15 Fuse Box Accessory........................................................................................................................ 73
4. Front Panel Operation .................................................................................................................. 74
4.1 Tour of the Front Panel ................................................................................................................... 74
4.2 Menu Structure................................................................................................................................81
4.3 Output Programming ..................................................................................................................... 119
4.4 Waveform Management [3Pi Controller only]................................................................................ 121
4.5 Standard Measurements ............................................................................................................... 126
4.6 Advanced Measurements [3Pi Controller only].............................................................................. 128
4.7 Transient Programming................................................................................................................. 137
5. Principle of Operation ................................................................................................................. 144
5.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 144
5.2 Overall Description ........................................................................................................................ 144
5.3 Controller Assembly ...................................................................................................................... 146
5.4 System Interface Board................................................................................................................. 150
5.5 Current / Voltage Sensor Board .................................................................................................... 150
5.6 Low Voltage Power Supply............................................................................................................ 150
5.7 Power Module ............................................................................................................................... 151
6. Calibration................................................................................................................................... 156
6.1 Recommended Calibration Equipment.......................................................................................... 156
6.2 Front Panel Calibration Screens.................................................................................................... 157
6.3 Routine Measurement Calibration ................................................................................................. 160
6.4 Routine Output Calibration ............................................................................................................ 164
6.5 Non-Routine Calibration ................................................................................................................ 171
6 MX Series