KEPCO BOP 50-20MG - User Manual

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SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION

1.6.1 DIGITAL CALIBRATION

1.6.2 VOLTAGE;CURRENT PROTECTION

1.6.8 PARALLEL AND SERIES CONFIGURATIONS

1.9 SAFETY

Provides critical safety precautions, symbols, and warnings for operating the power supply.

SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION

2.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

2.3 PRELIMINARY OPERATIONAL CHECK

2.5 WIRING INSTRUCTIONS

Emphasizes the criticality of interconnections between power source, supply, and load for optimum performance.

2.5.1 SAFETY GROUNDING

Covers local, national, and international safety rules for grounding the instrument's metal cover and case.

2.5.2 SOURCE POWER CONNECTIONS

Explains connecting source power via a three-wire input power and mating connector.

2.5.3 D-C OUTPUT GROUNDING

Addresses grounding schemes to avoid ground loops and minimize noise effects on the output circuit.

2.5.3.1 EARTH-GROUND CONFIGURATION

Stresses the importance of a single earth-ground point and warns against multiple ground points.

2.5.3.2 GROUNDING NETWORK CONFIGURATION

2.5.5 LOAD CONNECTION - GENERAL

2.5.6 LOAD CONNECTION USING LOCAL SENSING

2.5.7 LOAD CONNECTION USING REMOTE SENSING

2.7 SETTING UP THE UNIT

2.7.2 SETUP FOR LOCAL OPERATION

Guides connecting the load and setting up for local operation, referencing power supply basics.

2.7.3 SETUP FOR FAIL SAFE;INTERLOCK PROTECTION

Details enabling a fail-safe/interlock feature requiring disassembly and modification by authorized personnel.

2.7.4 SETUP FOR REMOTE OPERATION VIA GPIB (MG MODELS ONLY)

Guides connecting the GPIB connector and configuring the unit for remote operation via SCPI commands.

2.7.5 SETUP FOR REMOTE OPERATION VIA RS 232 C

Guides connecting the RS 232 connector and configuring the unit for remote operation via SCPI commands.

2.7.6 SETUP FOR REMOTE OPERATION VIA LAN (ME MODELS ONLY)

Guides connecting the LAN interface and configuring the unit for remote operation via SCPI commands.

2.7.6.5 LAN CONFIGURATION USING WEB INTERFACE

Explains configuring LAN parameters like Host Name, IP Address, Subnet Mask via the web interface.

2.8 MULTIPLE UNIT CONFIGURATIONS (MG MODELS ONLY)

Details parallel, series, and parallel-series configurations to increase voltage and current range.

2.8.1 MULTIPLE UNIT CONNECTIONS

Provides instructions for connecting units in parallel or series, including master/slave configuration.

2.8.2 MULTIPLE UNIT PROTECTION

Explains configuring protection to ensure a fault shuts down all interconnected power supplies.

2.8.4 CONFIGURING PARALLEL, SERIES, 2 X 2 OR 3 X 2 COMBINATIONS

Guides the configuration of units for parallel, series, 2x2, or 3x2 combinations, including master/slave roles.

2.8.5 POWERING UP SERIES;PARALLEL COMBINATIONS

Details the power-up sequence for multiple unit combinations, including order and system stages.

SECTION 3 - OPERATION

3.2.1 KEYPAD DESCRIPTION (SEE FIGURE 3-2)

3.2.3 TURNING THE POWER SUPPLY ON

Provides instructions on how to turn the power supply ON using the front panel circuit breaker.

3.2.4 HOW TO ACCESS THE MENUS

3.2.4.1 HOW TO MODIFY A PARAMETER

Guides on highlighting parameters, pressing keys to modify, and using the ADJUST control or keypad for changes.

3.2.4.2 PASSWORD SETUP.

Details setting passwords for Main Unit, Admin 1, and Admin 2 to protect settings and prevent tampering.

3.2.4.3 HOW TO ACCESS A PASSWORD PROTECTED MENU

Explains how to access protected menus by entering the correct password.

3.3 LOCAL MODE OPERATION

Describes operating the BOP power supply from the front panel using the keypad and ADJUST knob.

3.3.1 SETTING LOCAL MODE

Explains how the unit defaults to Local mode and how to unlock the keypad if a remote command was received.

3.3.1.1 KEYPAD LOCKOUT

3.3.1.2 LOCAL PASSWORD PROTECTION AT POWER-UP

3.3.2 SETTING VOLTAGE OR CURRENT MODE

Guides selecting the main channel mode (Voltage or Current) using the MODE key.

3.3.3 PROGRAMMING VOLTAGE OR CURRENT AND ASSOCIATED PROTECT LIMITS

Explains programming settable voltage/current parameters and associated protect limits.

3.3.3.1 SELECTING BIPOLAR;INDEPENDENT PROTECTION LIMITS

Describes configuring protection limits to be displayed and changed as a single value or independent settings.

3.3.4 CHANGING MAXIMUM OR MINIMUM SOFTWARE-CONTROLLED LIMITS

Describes reducing allowable voltage and current settings from nominal using the Max/Min Settings menu.

3.3.4.1 CHANGING MAXIMUM ACCEPTED VOLTAGE OR CURRENT (MAIN CHANNEL SOFTWARE LIMITS)

Details adjusting software limits for main channels (+Voltage Max, –Voltage Min, etc.) for user-defined values.

3.3.4.2 CHANGING MAXIMUM;MINIMUM PROTECTION SOFTWARE-CONTROLLED LIMITS

Explains establishing software limits for output voltage and current protection.

3.3.5 ENABLING;DISABLING DC OUTPUT POWER

Explains disabling (OFF) or enabling (ON) the output using the STANDBY key or SCPI commands.

3.3.7 DETERMINING HOW THE UNIT RESPONDS WHEN OUTPUT IS OFF (LOAD TYPE)

3.3.8 CHANGING THE DEFAULT POWER UP SETTINGS

Guides on changing default settings that are in effect each time the unit is turned on.

3.3.9 STORING;RECALLING POWER SUPPLY OUTPUT SETTINGS

Explains storing and recalling power supply settings, including mode, reference, protection, and output status.

3.3.9.2 VIEWING SAVED SETTINGS

3.3.9.3 SAVING SETTINGS AND ERASING OR MODIFYING PREVIOUSLY SAVED SETTINGS

3.3.10 WAVEFORM GENERATION

3.3.10.1 PROTECTING THE LOAD WHEN ACCESSING WAVEFORMS

Advises performing steps to avoid unexpected voltages or currents when accessing waveforms.

3.3.10.5 VIEWING STORED WAVEFORMS

3.3.10.6 CREATING A NEW WAVEFORM

Details creating a new waveform by entering type, name, protection, count, and segment parameters.

3.3.10.7 EXECUTING A WAVEFORM

Guides on executing a waveform after saving it, including stopping execution and managing states.

3.3.10.8 MODIFYING PREVIOUSLY STORED WAVEFORMS

3.3.11 RESET

Explains the reset function which executes a power-on sequence to reset settings and clear LIST entries.

3.3.13 ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATIONS

3.4 ANALOG REMOTE MODE PROGRAMMING

3.4.2 REMOTE OUTPUT OFF

3.4.2.1 REMOTE SHUTDOWN

Explains shutting down a standalone unit or multiple configurations using remote signals to the PROTECTION EXT. PORT.

3.4.2.2 REMOTE STANDBY

3.4.3 VOLTAGE;CURRENT MODE CONTROL

Explains programming the operating mode (voltage or current) externally via the Analog I/O port.

3.4.4.1 FIXED GAIN USING EXTERNAL REFERENCE CONTROL

3.4.4.2 VARIABLE GAIN USING EXTERNAL REFERENCE LEVEL

3.4.5 EXTERNAL PROTECTION LIMITS

Details how protection limits are determined by four analog signals applied to the Analog I/O Port.

3.4.5.1 USING BOTH LOCAL;DIGITAL AND EXTERNAL PROTECTION LIMITS

3.5 DIGITAL REMOTE MODE PROGRAMMING

3.5.1.2.3 HOW TO IMPLEMENT MAXIMUM SETPOINT TO MEASUREMENT SPECIFICATION

3.5.2.1 PROGRAMMING VOLTAGE;CURRENT LIMIT AND CURRENT;VOLTAGE LIMIT

Advises reducing mode change evaluations and programming only active parameters for better response.

3.5.2.2 MAKING SURE THE PREVIOUS COMMAND IS COMPLETE

3.5.3 REMOTE MODE SETUP

Describes configuring interface ports (GPIB, RS 232, LAN) for remote requirements.

3.5.3.1 DETERMINING WHETHER *RST COMMAND SETS THE OUTPUT OFF OR ON

3.5.3.2 GPIB PORT SETUP (MG MODELS ONLY)

Details configuring the GPIB port, including address, language, and device clear settings.

3.5.3.2.1 CHANGING THE GPIB ADDRESS

Guides on changing the GPIB address from the default value.

3.5.3.3 RS 232 SERIAL PORT SETUP

Details setting up the RS 232C Serial port for communication using SCPI commands.

3.5.3.3.1 SELECT BAUD RATE

Guides on changing the Baud Rate configuration for the serial port.

3.5.3.3.2 CONFIGURE XON;XOFF PROTOCOL

3.5.3.4 LAN INTERFACE SETUP (ME MODELS ONLY)

Outlines setup required for the BOP 1KW-ME to communicate via the LAN interface using SCPI commands.

3.5.3.4.1 SET IP ADDRESS

Details setting the IP address manually or automatically via DHCP or AUTO IP.

3.5.3.4.2 CHANGE IP ADDRESS MASK.

3.5.4 IEEE 488 (GPIB) BUS PROTOCOL (MG MODELS ONLY)

3.5.6 RS232-C OPERATION

3.5.6.2 RS 232 IMPLEMENTATION

3.5.6.3 USING SCPI COMMANDS FOR RS 232 COMMUNICATION.

3.5.6.4 ISOLATING RS 232 COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS

3.5.7 LAN OPERATION (ME MODELS ONLY)

3.5.7.2 REMOTE PROGRAMMING USING THE WEB INTERFACE

Details remote programming via LAN using a standard web browser connected to the internet.

3.5.7.3 TROUBLESHOOTING LAN COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS.

3.5.7.4 LAUNCH WEB INTERFACE

3.5.7.5 LAN CONFIGURATION USING WEB INTERFACE

Explains configuring LAN parameters like Host Name, IP Address, Subnet Mask via the web interface.

3.5.7.6 OPERATING THE UNIT USING WEB INTERFACE

Describes operating the unit by clicking the OPERATE INSTRUMENT box and modifying settings via the web interface.

3.5.7.6.1 CHANGING THE OUTPUT

3.6 SCPI PROGRAMMING

3.6.2 COMMON COMMANDS;QUERIES

3.6.3.7 STATUS REPORTING

3.6.3.10 CALIBRATE SUBSYSTEM

3.6.7 STATUS REPORTING

3.6.8 SCPI PROGRAM EXAMPLES

SECTION 4 - CALIBRATION

4.2 TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

4.3 CALIBRATION USING REMOTE SCPI COMMANDS VIA GPIB OR RS 232 INTERFACE

Outlines the primary adjustment means using CAL:DATA commands for fine and coarse adjustments.

4.3.1 CALIBRATION PROCEDURE USING SCPI COMMANDS

Provides a step-by-step procedure for complete unit calibration using SCPI commands.

4.4 CALIBRATION USING FRONT PANEL KEYPAD IN LOCAL MODE

Details the calibration process using front panel keys and screens.

4.4.1 UNDERSTANDING THE CALIBRATION PROCESS

4.4.2 CALIBRATION PROCEDURE USING LOCAL MODE

Provides step-by-step instructions for performing calibration using local mode.

4.5 CALIBRATION STORAGE

KEPCO BOP 50-20MG Specifications

General

Power Rating	1000 W
Type	Bipolar Operational Power Supply
Ripple Voltage	1 mVrms
Cooling	Forced air
Output Voltage	0-50V
Output Current	0 to 20 A
Control Interface	IEEE-488, RS-232
Source Voltage	50/60 Hz
Operating Temperature	0 to 40 °C
Relative Humidity	0-90% non-condensing
Dimensions	483mm x 133mm x 445mm