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Xantrex XDC 60-100 User Manual

Xantrex XDC 60-100
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Xantrex XDC 60-100 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandXantrex
ModelXDC 60-100
CategoryPower Supply
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS

InstraView REMOTE INSPECTION

Remotely inspect equipment before purchasing with our interactive website.

Limited Warranty

What does this warranty cover and how long does it last?

Covers defects in workmanship and materials for 5 years from date of purchase.

What will Xantrex do?

Xantrex will repair or replace defective product free of charge.

How do you get service?

Contact your merchant or Xantrex directly for troubleshooting or service.

What does this warranty not cover?

Excludes normal wear and tear, misuse, neglect, improper installation, or unauthorized repairs.

Disclaimer Product

Exclusions

Federal law does not allow exclusion of implied warranties for consumer products.

Warnings and Cautions

Power Supply Safety

Contains important safety warnings about high energy, high voltage, and proper operating environment.

IEC Symbols Used in This Manual

Approvals

CE Mark

CE-marked units meet IEC, EN standards for emissions and immunity.

CSA Certified

CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1-92.

UL Listed (pending)

Meets UL3101-1 for laboratory electrical equipment.

FCC Compliance

FCC Part 15 - Radio Frequency Devices - Class A Limits.

Canadian EMC Requirements

Complies with Canadian EMC requirements of ICES-001.

About This Manual

Who Should Use This Manual

For users understanding basic electrical theory and power supply operation.

Navigation

Lists Table of Contents, Figures, Tables, and Index for easy information locating.

Sections

Outlines the manual's sections covering power supply, installation, operation, and calibration.

Revisions

Section 1. About The XDC Power Supply

Overview

Introduces the XDC Series DC power supplies and their digital technology.

Features

Lists key features like digital processing, auto sequences, stored settings, and soft switching.

Front Panel

Describes the front panel layout, controls, and display for user interaction.

Display

Details the main display and status annunciators for monitoring supply status.

Status Annunciators

Explains the meaning of various status indicators on the front panel display.

Rear Panel

Illustrates and describes the connectors and ports located on the rear panel.

Overview of Operation

Explains the power-on sequence and states of the power supply.

Power ON

Describes the power-on procedure and initial default settings.

Control Modes

Lists and describes the available control modes: Local, RS-232, GPIB, Multichannel, and Analog.

Section 2. Installation

Overview

Provides recommendations for inspecting, installing, and testing the power supply.

Basic Setup Procedure

Summarizes the setup steps, referring to detailed sections for each.

Section 3. Operation

Overview

Explains how to power the supply on/off, configure it, and use front panel controls.

Powering ON the Power Supply

Details the procedure for turning the power supply on.

Power Supply Operating States

Describes the five operating states: Power-On, Output Shutdown, Soft Start, Normal Operation, and Calibration.

Power Supply Regulation Modes

Explains Constant Voltage (CV), Constant Current (CC), and Constant Power (CP) modes.

Automatic Mode Crossover

Details the feature allowing automatic switching between regulation modes based on load changes.

Remote Control Modes

Lists and describes remote control interfaces like Analog, RS-232, GPIB, and Multichannel.

Front Panel Controls

Describes the function keys, menu navigation, and control knobs for front panel operation.

Section 4. Remote Operation

Overview

Introduces remote operation via Analog, RS-232, GPIB, and Multichannel interfaces.

Making Connections for Remote Control

Shows how to connect interfaces like RS-232, GPIB, CANbus, and Analog programming lines.

Remote Analog Operation

Details using analog programming interfaces for voltage and current control.

Analog Connections

Explains the function and power flow of pins on user and analog programming ports.

Configure Analog Control

Guides on configuring analog programming lines for 0-5V or 0-10V ranges and control options.

Appendix B. SCPI Command Reference

Overview

Provides a summary of SCPI commands supported by the power supply.

Codes and Standards

Lists international standards the supply conforms to, including IEEE and SCPI.

IEEE 488.2 Requirements

States that GPIB control implements all IEEE 488.2 requirements.

SCPI Requirements

Lists SCPI requirements the supply conforms to, including status registers.

Appendix D. GPIB

Overview

Explains programming via GPIB interface, meeting IEEE 488.2 and SCPI standards.

Codes and Standards

Details GPIB interface implementation according to IEEE standards.

Message Terminators

Describes GPIB message terminators like EOI and LF.

Address Range

Specifies the GPIB address range the supply responds to.

Service Request and Polling

Explains GPIB serial poll responses and SRQ generation.

Appendix E. Specifications and Characteristics

Electrical Specifications—Summary

Summarizes electrical specifications for 6000 Watt units across various models.

Multichannel Operation (6000 Watt only)

Multichannel Connections

Explains connecting multiple supplies via CANbus for multichannel operation.

CANbus

Describes the CANbus port and its role in multichannel and current sharing.

Configuration

Details configuring each supply with a unique address for multichannel operation.

Setup

Guides on connecting supplies and setting up the CANbus network for multichannel operation.

RS-232 Operation

RS-232 Connection

Describes connecting the power supply via a standard null modem cable to a host.

Configuration

Guides on setting RS-232 parameters like baud rate and flow control.

GPIB Operation

GPIB Connection

Describes the GPIB port and its pin functions.

Configuration

Details setting GPIB address and power-on service request settings.

SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces

Set Up Power ON Defaults

Explains SCPI commands to set power-on defaults: Factory Preset, Last Setting, User Settings, Auto Sequence.

Section 5. Current Sharing (6000 Watt only)

Overview

Explains current sharing function for 6000 Watt units using CANbus interface.

Theory of Operation

Describes how parallel power supplies equalize current draw via master/slave adjustments.

Configure Current Share

Details configuring current sharing via SCPI or Front Panel (No sharing, Master, Slave).

Front Panel

Explains front panel setup for current share mode and display of summed current.

Operation

Errors

Lists potential errors and conditions that disable current sharing or cause slave/master issues.

Appendix A. Calibration

Overview

Outlines calibration procedures for 6000 W units, software-dependent, automated.

Entering Calibration Mode

Explains how to enter calibration mode via front panel or SCPI commands.

Using SCPI Commands

Minimum and Maximum

Describes using MIN and MAX as alternative choices for parameter values.

Using Queries

Explains using a question mark to query parameter values.

Terminating Characters

Details the required terminating characters for SCPI command strings.

Common Commands

Lists IEEE 488.2 common commands starting with an asterisk.

IEEE-488.2/SCPI Syntax and Style

Parameters

Defines units of measure and supported optional multipliers for SCPI parameters.

SCPI Command Hierarchy

Explains the hierarchical structure of SCPI commands with an example.

Parameter Types

Boolean Parameters

Defines Boolean parameters as binary conditions like ON/OFF or 1/0.

Discrete Parameters

Explains discrete parameters for settings with limited values, responding in short uppercase form.

Numeric Parameters

Describes numeric parameters including decimal points, signs, and engineering units.

String Parameters

Defines string parameters requiring ASCII characters enclosed in quotes.

SCPI Command Summary

SCPI Command Summary

Provides tables of SCPI commands with function, command, description, and query support.

Notations Used in the Tables

Lists abbreviations used in SCPI command tables, like N/A.

Expressions

Appendix C. Error Messages

Overview

Explains how errors are queued (FIFO), cleared, and classified (SCPI standard vs. supply-specific).

Command Error List

Lists IEEE 488.2 syntax errors detected by the parser, setting the command error bit.

Execution Error List

Lists errors detected by the execution control block after rounding and evaluation, setting the execution error bit.

Electrical Specifications

Driver Requirements

Specifies driver types for interface lines and their specifications.

Environmental Specification

Thermal Specification

Lists operating and storage temperature ranges and altitude limits.

Humidity Specification

Specifies operating and storage humidity ranges.

International Approvals

Lists CE, CSA, FCC, and Canadian EMC approvals.

Mechanical Specification

Size

Provides dimensions for the 6000 Watt power supply unit.

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