KEPCO BOP 6-125MG - User Manual

KEPCO®
THE POWER SUPPLIER™
MODEL
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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BOP-1KW
(MG, ME)
HIGH POWER BIPOLAR POWER SUPPLY
BOP-1KW (MG, ME)
POWER SUPPLY
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P/N 243-1027-r25
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1) This manual is valid for the following Firmware Versions:
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Data subject to change without notice.
7.0 and higher

Summary

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Installation, Operation and Service Precautions

General precautions for installing, operating, and servicing the product, including hazardous voltages.

2. Grounding

Details on protective earthing and safety from electric shock.

3. Electric Shock Hazards

Information on hazardous voltages, operator caution, and serviceable parts.

Safety Messages

List of Warnings and Cautions

Lists critical warnings and cautions related to operation and load connections.

SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION

SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION

2.2 TERMINATIONS AND CONTROLS

2.3 PRELIMINARY OPERATIONAL CHECK

2.4 INSTALLATION

2.5 WIRING INSTRUCTIONS

2.7 SETTING UP THE UNIT

2.8 MULTIPLE UNIT CONFIGURATIONS (MG MODELS ONLY)

Details configurations for parallel, series, 2x2, 3x2 units, protection, and powering up.

SECTION 3 - OPERATION

3.3 LOCAL MODE OPERATION

Covers setting mode, programming limits, waveforms, saving/recalling settings, and local passwords.

3.4 ANALOG REMOTE MODE PROGRAMMING

Explains remote programming via analog signals for mode control, amplification, and protection limits.

3.5 DIGITAL REMOTE MODE PROGRAMMING

Details remote control via GPIB, RS232C, and LAN interfaces using SCPI commands.

3.6 SCPI PROGRAMMING

Covers SCPI messages, commands, subsystem structure, message structure, and status reporting.

SECTION 4 - CALIBRATION

4.2 TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

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

Describes calibration procedures using remote SCPI commands.

4.3.1 CALIBRATION PROCEDURE USING SCPI COMMANDS

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

4.4 CALIBRATION USING FRONT PANEL KEYPAD IN LOCAL MODE

Describes calibration screens and keys used for calibration via the front panel keypad.

4.4.1 UNDERSTANDING THE CALIBRATION PROCESS

Explains calibration screens and function keys, emphasizing zero calibration first.

4.5 CALIBRATION STORAGE

APPENDIX A - SCPI COMMON COMMAND;QUERY DEFINITIONS

A.10 *RCL - RECALL COMMAND

A.11 *RST - RESET COMMAND

Resets power supply to power-on defaults, stopping lists and clearing settings.

A.17 *TST? - SELF TEST QUERY

APPENDIX B - SCPI COMMAND;QUERY DEFINITIONS

B.8 MEASure? QUERY

B.10 MEASure:MODE COMMAND

B.17 MEMory:LOCation COMMAND

B.21 OUTPut[:STATe] COMMAND

Enables or disables the power supply output.

B.23 OUTPut:CONTrol COMMAND

[SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPlitude] COMMAND

Sets the programmed current level at the power supply output.

[SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel]:LIMit[:BOTH] COMMAND

Establishes the software limit for output current.

[SOURce:]CURRent:MODE COMMAND

[SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel]:PROTect:BOTH COMMAND

Establishes both positive and negative protection limits for current.

[SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPlitude] COMMAND

Sets the programmed voltage level at the power supply output.

[SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel]:LIMit[:BOTH] COMMAND

[SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel]:PROTect:BOTH COMMAND

[SOURce:]VOLTage:MODE COMMAND

B.38 [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel]:PROTect[:BOTH]? QUERY

B.114 [SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel]:PROTect:BOTH? QUERY

B.57 [SOURce:]LIST:CLEar COMMAND

B.63 [SOURce:]LIST:CURRent COMMAND

B.65 [SOURce:]LIST:CURR:APPLy COMMAND

B.88 [SOURce:]LIST:SAVE COMMAND

B.101 [SOURce:]LIST:WAIT:LOW COMMAND

B.111 [SOURce:]VOLTage:MODE COMMAND

KEPCO BOP 6-125MG Specifications

General

Power Rating	750 W
Cooling	Forced air
Ripple and Noise	1mV rms
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Humidity	non-condensing
Output Voltage Range	0 to ±6 V
Output Current Range	0 to ±125 A